VAN BUREN et al v. ABRAXAS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES et al
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2:22-cv-00499
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April 23, 2024
Juvenile Facility Abuse Suits Will Move To State Court
A trio of plaintiffs who were denied class certification for their civil rights claims against Abraxas Youth and Family Services have agreed to withdraw their federal suit against the juvenile facility operator with an eye toward refiling their remaining claims in state court.
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February 12, 2024
Pa. Judge Won't Certify Class In Juvenile Facility Abuse Suit
A Pennsylvania federal judge has declined to certify a proposed class of former residents of juvenile facilities operated by Abraxas Youth and Family Services who claim to have suffered mental, physical or sexual abuse between 2000 and the present, saying "fact-finding mini-trials" would be needed to adequately identify members.