We’re Changing the Narrative About Sexual Assault Lawsuits.

How can one individual woman take on a massive entity with deep pockets and an endless army of lawyers? When it comes to seeking justice for sexual assault involving a corporation, organization, or other entity (FYI: not just one individual unless he/she/they has very deep pockets), women can access the power of civil legal action to help take their power back after assault. We’re here to help.

#icouldntsayno
California sexual abuse
Catholic Church sexual abuse
Dr. David Broadbent
Dr. Fabio Ortega sexual assault
Dr. John Carl Hoefs
Huck sexual abuse
Abuse in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Long-term care sexual abuse
Massage Envy sexual assault
Real estate sexual assault
Sex trafficking
Sexual harassment
Soccer abuse
Troubled Teen industry sexual assault
Uber/Lyft sexual assault

#icouldntsayno

If you wound up in a situation of imbalanced power, such as in a professional situation where you couldn’t say no to an authority’s ultimatum (such as a boss or supervisor), you can take your power back by taking part in civil legal action to prosecute the institution that looked the other way.

California sexual abuse

In 2020, a three-year law went into effect in California that allowed people who were sexually abused as children to file lawsuits, even if the abuse happened decades ago. At the same time, adults who were abused in recent history were given a temporary opportunity (ending in 2023) to seek justice from abusers at camps, churches or places of worship, doctors’ offices, hospitals, schools/universities, and in the entertainment industry.

Catholic Church sexual abuse

Widespread child sexual abuse occurred for decades in the Catholic Church – and the worst part? The Church actively worked to cover up the abuse, choosing to shuffle around accused clergy members to silence rumors instead of going to the proper authorities. Even now, survivors are still coming forward.

Dr. David Broadbent

Dr. Broadbent was a Utah OBGYN who practiced for 47 years near Brigham Young University & Utah Valley University in the Provo/Orem/Salt Lake City area, where young girls often receive their first-ever gynecological exam in preparation for marriage or using birth control. Sure, some naïveté is expected at one’s first gynecological exam but not enough to overcome gut instinct. If it felt creepy, it probably was.

Dr. Fabio Ortega sexual assault

In 2021, former Chicago gynecologist Dr. Ortega pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated sexual assault and was sentenced to three years in prison. According to the attorneys on the case, Chicago area-based NorthShore and Swedish Covenant Hospitals where Ortega worked ignored complaints from patients and instead chose to protect him because he was a cash cow.

Dr. John Carl Hoefs

Dr. Hoefs is affiliated with the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Medical Center in Newport Beach and has also been affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, and the Liver Specialty Center in Irvine. His medical license, obtained 50 years ago, has not yet been revoked, leading authorities to suspect there may be more survivors.

Huck sexual abuse

Local NBC news reported in August 2023 that Ohio high school teacher Matthew Huck picked up kids from school or home and brought them to his wife Paige, a former cheer coach. At overnight events hosted in their home or at the school gymnasium, the couple facilitated rampant grooming and sex abuse.

Abuse in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Sadly, no religious institution has been immune from allegations of sexual assault by clergy or other leadership, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A string of lawsuits has been filed against Church leaderships alleging wider cover-ups, and we believe the onslaught isn’t over yet.

Long-term care sexual abuse

Community-based residences advertising long-term care for the elderly and disabled, including disabled children, are supposed to offer help, not become havens where abusive staff take advantage of helpless people. Many of these organizations cut corners and severely slash budgets, creating a culture of hidden abuse with tragic results.

Massage Envy sexual assault

For years, the largest massage therapy franchise in America failed to properly screen therapists, and turned a blind eye when grievous sexual assault incidents were reported. We’re heard far too many stories of women being hurt by massage therapists.

Real estate sexual assault

Lawsuits filed in December 2023 against eXp Realty, a $2 billion company and one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the world, suggested a predatory culture where drugging, trafficking, sexual assault, and harassment were normalized as part of the job.

Sex trafficking

Sadly, numerous hotels, including “nice” ones, have been turning a blind eye to trafficking for decades. It’s time to help put a stop to it and hold these hotels accountable for not doing the right thing.

Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment should never just be “part of the job.” You deserve to do your job with dignity and free of harassment. And if it feels like something was over the line, it probably was.

Soccer abuse

More than one in four women college athletes (across all sports) experience some type of sports-related sexual abuse during college and often coaches are the perpetrator. Reports include verbal and psychological abuse, daily body-shaming, personal taunts, grooming, sexual abuse, isolation, manipulation, and physical punishment reminiscent of military hazing.

Troubled Teen industry sexual assault

Since the 1970s, a vast network of “therapeutic” behavioral centers has grown up in the United States operating under minimal government regulation and with laughable disciplinary consequences. The $23 billion-dollar industry cons parents and damages kids for life, but hardly anyone even knew about it until Paris Hilton released her book Paris: The Memoir in March 2023.

Uber/Lyft sexual assault

The core concept of both Uber and Lyft is that they are supposed to provide safe transportation. How ironic, then, that both companies are embroiled in huge sexual assault lawsuits over safety, specifically women’s safety. What is most shocking is that the majority of women have no idea this is even a thing.

We Are Here For You.

A Case for Women is here (founded in 2016 by women for women) for you (to help fight the particular legal battles confronting women exclusively, since many of us have experienced the same traumas). We are here for you 24/7/365 when you are ready to tell us what happened to you in strictest confidence.

Even if you should decide to participate in a lawsuit, you can easily remain anonymous. We promise. If you’ve been sexually assaulted by someone associated with a larger organization, business, or entity, we want to help.

You’ve heard us say: Speak your truth, even if your voice trembles. By helping yourself, you help us drastically change the narrative about sexual assault lawsuits. Every voice adds to the growing chorus. Besides helping heal you on so many levels, you could prevent your tragedy from befalling another – or many others. That is huge power.

We’re Changing the Narrative About Sexual Assault Lawsuits.℠

We Are Here For You.