Victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault can use the civil justice system in New Hampshire to hold abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable This post will explain how sex abuse victims can bring civil lawsuits in New Hampshire and what the average compensation payout is in these cases.
New Hampshire Sex Abuse Lawsuit News & Updates
July 2024: The first of over 1,000 lawsuits alleging abuse at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center has gone to trial. In this sex abuse lawsuit, the plaintiff claims he was abused by staff and treated as a “sex slave and punching bag.” The state argues the abuse was the work of rogue employees. His suit seeks at least $1.9 million for damages, claiming the state was negligent in hiring, training, and supervising staff. The case highlights systemic abuse spanning six decades, with multiple former employees facing criminal charges. The trial is expected to last several weeks.