The massive sexual abuse scandal involving former Michigan State athletic physician Larry Nassar is just one example of how people in positions of authority have abuse the given to them trust. When someone representing an institution commits this sort of horrible crime, and the institution covers it up, the institution itself must be held accountable.

If you suffered sexual abuse by of someone in a position of power, you may be able to obtain compensation from the institution that hired that person. Sexual Abuse Claim may be able to help you find justice for the horrible experience you’ve been forced to endure.

A Massive Payout

In May 2018, Michigan State University agreed to pay $500 million in settlements to more than 300 alleged victims of Nassar. The settlement included $425 million to the victims (an average of about $1.28 million per victim) and the setting aside of $75 million in a trust fund for any victims who choose to come forward at a later date.

Child Sexual Abuse Committed By School Officials

Michigan, like many other states, has seen instances of school personnel allegedly committing childhood sexual abuse. In January 2019, a principal at a middle school in the northern area of the state was charged with five counts of sexual abuse. Some of the students involved were younger than 10.

Sexual Abuse Involving Clergy Members

In September 2018, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced his office was investigating allegations of childhood sexual abuse against priests. The investigation would also include any attempts to cover up those alleged actions – some of which date back to the 1950s.

Healthcare Professionals and Sexual Assault

The State of Michigan disciplined 30 health care professionals for either sexual assault or misconduct between May 2017 and May 2018. One offender was a high school athletic trainer, and another was an occupational therapist who sexually assaulted a patient suffering from a traumatic brain injury.

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Please contact Sexual Abuse Claim as soon as possible if you have been the victim of abuse perpetrated by someone in a position of authority or trust. Call (866) 691-7631 or contact us online to learn how we may be able to help.

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