05/07/2025
James Harris Law Is Now Accepting Cases of Institutional Sexual Abuse Involving Minors
At James Harris Law, we are committed to standing up for those who were failed by the very systems meant to protect them.
We are now accepting cases involving the sexual abuse of minors who were placed in juvenile detention centers, group homes, and other state- and county-run facilities across Los Angeles County and San Diego County.
A $4 billion settlement was recently approved in Los Angeles County — one of the largest in U.S. history — recognizing the severe and widespread abuse that occurred over decades in youth facilities.
News reports and public investigations have revealed abuse in multiple locations, including:
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall (Downey)
Central Juvenile Hall (Boyle Heights)
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall (Sylmar)
San Diego County Juvenile Hall
Polinsky Children’s Center (San Diego)
Various foster care homes and short-term residential treatment centers
No child should ever suffer in silence. If you or someone you love was a victim of abuse while in the custody of these institutions, you may have legal options and a right to compensation — even if the abuse happened years ago.
Justice delayed is not justice denied. Let us help you take the first step.
