Allendale Association Abuse Claims
If you were harmed as a child while in care at Allendale Association, you are not alone — and what happened was not your fault. Your story will be handled with privacy, dignity, and care. Speaking with us is always free and completely confidential.
It wasn't your fault. You are not alone.
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Proven Results
$4B+ recovered for abuse survivors
Experienced Team
3,500+ survivors represented
40+ Years
Decades of experience fighting for justice
Why Survivors Are Coming Forward Now
According to Illinois state records, a former Allendale program director was convicted of criminal sexual assault involving a teenage former resident and sentenced to seven years in prison, and is required to register as a sex offender.1
Survivors of abuse in residential and youth-care settings are increasingly coming forward to seek answers and accountability.
About Allendale Association
Allendale Association is a private nonprofit residential treatment center and special-education school in Lake Villa and North Chicago, Illinois, serving youth with significant emotional and behavioral needs.
Who May Have a Claim
You may be able to pursue a claim if, as a minor, you experienced sexual abuse while a patient at this facility.
Time Limits
Time limits can apply to these claims. The sooner you reach out, the more we may be able to do — and speaking with us is free and confidential.
How We Help
We investigate confidentially, obtain records, and guide you through every step. There is no cost to speak with us, and no fee unless we win.
Why Slater Slater Schulman
For decades, our firm has represented survivors of institutional abuse.
Who We Are
Slater Slater Schulman LLP is a prominent full-service law firm with over 40 years of experience representing survivors of catastrophic and traumatic events, including litigating against the Boy Scouts, clergy, medical professionals, and members of the justice system.
The attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP take a personal approach to representation. We are here to ensure that survivors have the opportunity to confront their past with the full support of our large legal team.
We are honored to have represented more than 3,500 survivors in the historic $4 billion settlement with Los Angeles County—the largest of its kind in history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
Every factual claim on this page is cited to the listed source. Links open the original document; access dates reflect our most recent verification.
- 1.Illinois Department of Corrections individual-in-custody record #M46527 — Illinois Department of Corrections (accessed June 9, 2026)Official .gov source ↩