Lawsuit: Alameda County, California

“A California man who alleges that he was sexually abused while in foster care and that officials failed to protect him has won a significant legal victory after an appeals court revived his negligence lawsuit against Alameda County. The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Four, reversed the dismissal on October 26, 2026.”

K.S. alleged he reported the abuse to a group home supervisor in 2006, when he was 12 years old, but no investigation or protective action followed.

According to his complaint, he was sexually abused by an adult male staff member between 2006 and 2007. His complaint further alleged that instead of safeguarding him, staff members penalized him by revoking privileges, administering or increasing medication, and placing him in a quiet room where the alleged perpetrator could continue to access him.

“K.S.’s negligence lawsuit can proceed to further proceedings where the relevant facts and legal issues can be reexamined.”

A California foster care survivor says he reported abuse a child in 2006, but officials filed to act; Nearly 20 years later an appeals court reversed the dismissal of his negligence lawsuit against Alameda County

[Times of India 10/28/26]

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