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Lawsuit Filed Against North Carolina Wilderness Therapy Camp Trails Carolina Over Allegations of Sexual Assault

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Transylvania County, N.C. – A former camper has filed a lawsuit against the wilderness therapy camp Trails Carolina in North Carolina, alleging sexual assault. The camp, located in Lake Toxaway, works with children aged 10 to 17 and charges up to $715 a day in tuition. The lawsuit states that a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at the camp in 2016. It accuses Trails Carolina of creating an environment that enabled abuse and neglect of children in its care. The camp is also accused of failing to provide adequate medical care, food, and shelter for … Read more

Former Student Sues North Carolina Wilderness Camp Over Sexual Assault Allegations and Neglect

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LAKE TOXAWAY, North Carolina – A former student of a wilderness camp in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the program, alleging that staff members ignored her claims of sexual assault and failed to provide basic necessities during her time there in 2016. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, accuses Trails Carolina of creating an environment where troubled children are sexually assaulted and of neglecting to provide adequate care and shelter for the children in their custody. This comes just days after the death of … Read more

Wave of Fraudulent Claims Threatens $21 Billion Payout for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims

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ATLANTA, GA – The government’s plan to compensate victims of toxic water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina has led to a surge in fraudulent claims, posing a significant challenge to what could be one of the largest mass tort cases in history. Lawyers and auditors have detected numerous suspicious claims, many of which were based on doctored medical records and false reports of illnesses. Some claimants were even recruited through call centers based in India. This wave of fraudulent claims has been particularly damaging to the Camp Lejeune case due to several factors. The … Read more

Wave of Fraudulent Claims Threaten Government’s Billion-Dollar Payout for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims

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Jacksonville, North Carolina – The government’s plan to compensate victims of toxic water at Camp Lejeune is facing a significant challenge. Fraudulent claims are pouring in, threatening to disrupt or taint what could potentially become one of the largest mass tort cases ever. Mikal Watts, a Texas attorney whose firm represents 6,000 Camp Lejeune clients, revealed that their internal auditors have identified numerous bogus referrals from other law firms. These referrals, involving both Camp Lejeune and other cases, often rely on doctored medical records and fabricated reports of diseases or illnesses. Shockingly, some potential plaintiffs … Read more