WERE YOU SEXUALLY ABUSED AT A WOMEN'S PRISON?
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ALBION CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SEXUAL ABUSE LAWSUITS
Lawyers Representing Sexually Abused Female Inmates
Levy Konigsberg is proud to offer our legal services to women who were incarcerated at Albion Correctional Facility in New York and suffered sexual abuses carried out by officers and staff members. By using the New York Adult Survivors Act (ASA), you can file a claim in pursuit of justice and compensation, even if the regular statute of limitations has expired. The lookback window to file an ASA claim for sexual assaults at Albion Correction Facility ends this November, though, so you must act now.
Were you sexually abused?
What is the Albion Correctional Facility?
The Albion Correctional Facility is a prison located in upstate New York. It has been designated as a women-only prison with an estimated capacity of 1,200. The New York State Department of Correctional Services is the primary operator of the facility.
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Deadline November 23, 2023
Sexual Abuse at Albion Correctional Facility
Multiple investigations have revealed evidence that sexual abuse has been carried out by staff members at Albion Correctional Facility for decades and is continuing. In June 2022, the Correctional Association of New York (CANY) monitored the Albion Correctional Facility and uncovered numerous reports of sexual abuse, sexual assault, and rape. Nearly half of the 85 women interviewed said that they had suffered or witnessed serious abuses committed by staff members, including sexual assault and physical violence. More than a quarter of the interviewed women said that they had filed official reports at the facility, but many said that the reports were largely ignored.
A brief history of known abuses at Albion Correctional Facility includes:
- 2015: A former female inmate was awarded $605,750 in damages for sexual attacks by an Albion guard in 2007. A federal court awarded her an additional $500,000 in damages. Officer Donald Lasker Jr., who was accused of the rape, pled guilty but was only sentenced to a two-month intermittent jail sentence.
- 2019: Albion Officer Adam Brokaw was found guilty of the sexual abuse of an inmate.
- February 2020: Albion Officer David Stupnick was sentenced for sexually abusing two inmates.
- August 2020: Albion Officer James Castonguay pled guilty to two counts of criminal sex acts against two female inmates.
- 2020: A federal lawsuit was filed against Albion Correctional Facility and the New York Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for failing to protect its inmates from sexual abuses committed by male staff members and officers.
Lack of Consent in Sexual Abuse at Albion
Under New York law, prisoners cannot consent to sexual actions with any employee or volunteer who provides inmate services due to an inherent power and authority disparity. Therefore, it is always illegal for an Albion Correctional Facility officer or staff member to engage in sexual contact with an inmate, and the perpetrator cannot assert consent as a legal defense. Furthermore, most of the reports of sexual assault at Albion describe situations of violence, rape, and forcible touching, so there is no room for defendants to try to use consent as a defense.
Reporting Abuse at Albion Correctional Facility
Coming forward and reporting sexual abuse that occurred at Albion Correctional Facility will help hold the abusers and the New York Prison system accountable. You use your rights from the New York Adult Survivors Act to file a lawsuit. But remember: the ASA expires on November 24, 2023. It lets you file a lawsuit for sexual abuse that you suffered as an adult, regardless of when it occurred. Do not let it close without first starting a claim with our help.
New York Juvenile Detention Center Attorneys
A statute of limitations sets deadlines for victims to bring claims against their abuser or entities responsible for the abuse. New York has pioneered efforts to make it easier for sexual abuse survivors to seek justice and compensation.
In 2019, New York passed the Child Victims Act, expanding the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Under current law: (1) survivors of childhood sexual abuse at privately operated juvenile detention centers who were born after February 14, 1998, have until age 55 to file civil lawsuits; and (2) survivors of childhood sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers operated by governmental entities, who were born after November 15, 1999, have until age 55 to file civil lawsuits.
In addition, on January 29, 2026, the New York City Council enacted Introduction 1297, an amendment to the Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA). Introduction 1297 reopens the GMVA lookback window for 18 months. As a result, survivors with previously time-barred claims for sexual abuse that occurred in New York City and prior to January 9, 2022 can file lawsuits between January 29, 2026 and July 29, 2027. Survivors of sexual abuse that occurred in New York City and on or after January 9, 2022 have seven years to bring their claims.
Thus, there may be new avenues to seek justice for previously time-barred claims of abuse at New York juvenile detention centers. If you were sexually abused at a New York juvenile detention center at any time, reach out today.
We specialize in sexual abuse lawsuits against powerful institutions. These include government entities (such as prisons, schools, and juvenile detention / juvenile treatment centers), technology companies, and clergy.
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Who Can You Sue in a Sex Abuse Civil Case?
In a sex abuse civil case, the parties you might sue can vary depending on the circumstances of the abuse and the relationships involved.
Some potential parties that could be sued in a sex abuse civil case include:
- Individual Perpetrator: The alleged perpetrator of the sexual abuse can be named as a defendant in the lawsuit. This is often the person who directly committed the abusive acts.
- Institutions and Organizations: If the abuse occurred within an institution or organization, such as a school, church, sports club, or workplace, and they failed to take appropriate action to prevent or address the abuse, they might also be held liable.
- Employers: If the perpetrator was an employee of an organization or institution, the employer might be held vicariously liable for the actions of their employee if the abuse occurred within the scope of their employment.
- Property Owners: If the abuse occurred on a property owned by someone else, and the property owner failed to provide adequate security or take reasonable steps to prevent the abuse, they might be considered liable.
- Government Entities: In some cases, government entities might be involved, especially if the abuse occurred within a state institution or facility. Suing a government entity might involve specific procedures and limitations.
Sex abuse cases can be legally complex, so it's highly advisable to consult with experienced legal professionals who specialize in this area to understand your options and pursue the appropriate legal action. Levy Konigsberg, along with our team of sexual abuse lawyers, is available to provide assistance for your sexual abuse case.
Do I Have a Case?
You may have grounds to file a civil legal action if:
- You were sexually abused by a guard, counselor, nurse, or other women's prison staff member.
- The abuse occurred at any women's prison.
Levy Konigsberg represents survivors in civil lawsuits that aim to hold women's prisons, youth residential treatment facilities, juvenile detention centers, private healthcare companies, and other facility operators accountable for their failures to stop abusive staff members and protect female inmates.
As civil claims, these cases are separate from any criminal proceedings that may arise from abuse and focus instead on holding institutions liable for damages. This means you may still have a claim even if:
- Your abuser is no longer alive.
- Your abuser was never charged with or convicted of a crime.
Recoverable Damages in Sexual Abuse Claims
In addition to providing accountability and a sense of justice, civil sex abuse lawsuits allow survivors to recover financial compensation for their damages, which may include:
- Past medical and mental health expenses
- Future mental health expenses, including therapy, medications, etc.
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish and psychological harm
- Lost income
- Other economic and non-economic damages
We Represent Survivors in All Types of Sex Abuse Claims
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