Devereux Foundation

Lieff Cabraser and Sauder Schelkopf Announce Five New Sexual Abuse Survivors Seek Justice From Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Newly-Filed Federal Lawsuit

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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Lieff Cabraser and Sauder Schelkopf filed a new lawsuit on behalf of five abuse survivors who have recently come forward alleging they were exposed to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse while in the care of The Devereux Foundation (d/b/a Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health) along with its staffing company QualityHealth Staffing, LLC.

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  • Lieff Cabraser and Sauder Schelkopf filed a new lawsuit on behalf of five abuse survivors who have recently come forward alleging they were exposed to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse while in the care of The Devereux Foundation (d/b/a Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health) along with its staffing company QualityHealth Staffing, LLC.
  • The Complaint details the abuse against children in the care of Devereux, including batteries, sexual offenses, emotional abuse, and rape.
  • After the Inquirers August 2020 report was published, an additional 13 former Devereux students came forward with allegations of sexual abuse they experienced.
  • To learn more about the growing list of sexual abuse lawsuits against Devereux and its partners, visit www.lieffcabraser.com/devereux .

Lieff Cabraser and Sauder Schelkopf Announce Broad Denial of Defendants' Motions to Dismiss in Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse Lawsuits Against Devereux Behavioral Health

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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"This is a huge win for our clients," stated Lieff Cabraser partner Annika K. Martin, who filed the case with co-counsel from Sauder Schelkopf.

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  • "This is a huge win for our clients," stated Lieff Cabraser partner Annika K. Martin, who filed the case with co-counsel from Sauder Schelkopf.
  • "The only thing more horrifying than the nature of the offenses against patients uncovered here is their breadth.
  • We are very pleased with today's order from the Court and are eager to move the case forward, states attorney Joe Sauder of Sauder Schelkopf.
  • The complaints detail numerous incidents of abuse against children in the care of Devereux, including batteries, sexual offenses, emotional abuse, and rape.

Archbold Biological Station Receives $2 Million Gift From K. Lisa Yang Supporting Florida Scrub-Jay Research

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Archbold Biological Station soars to new heights with a generous $2 million dollar gift from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang establishing the John W. Fitzpatrick Director of Avian Ecology.

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  • Archbold Biological Station soars to new heights with a generous $2 million dollar gift from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang establishing the John W. Fitzpatrick Director of Avian Ecology.
  • The endowment will enhance bird research at Archbold, with a focus on the threatened Florida Scrub-Jay.
  • Her gift builds on Archbold's 50-year investment in Florida Scrub-Jay research, which has advanced studies of animal behavior and ecology around the world.
  • It will generate annual funding that will enhance bird research at Archbold and propel our science into the future.

Sauder Schelkopf & Lieff Cabraser File Class Action Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Devereux Foundation and QualityHealth Staffing, LLC on Behalf of “Most Vulnerable” Children Across the U.S.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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Sauder Schelkopf LLC and Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP announce the filing of a federal class action sexual abuse lawsuit in Pennsylvania on behalf of six individuals and a putative class of thousands of other children across the U.S. against Devereux Foundation (a/k/a Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health) and QualityHealth Staffing, LLC.

Key Points: 
  • Sauder Schelkopf LLC and Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP announce the filing of a federal class action sexual abuse lawsuit in Pennsylvania on behalf of six individuals and a putative class of thousands of other children across the U.S. against Devereux Foundation (a/k/a Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health) and QualityHealth Staffing, LLC.
  • One of the largest behavioral health organizations in the country, Devereux has more than 7,500 staff members across 21 facilities in 13 states.
  • As a result of Devereuxs alleged misconduct, children in Devereux facilities across the country have been reportedly sexually abused often by Devereux staff.
  • Protecting children from abuse is the highest calling in our society, notes Lieff Cabraser partner Mark P. Chalos, who also represents the plaintiffs.