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Pavilion Behavioral Health System in Champaign, Illinois is a UHS facility that was the subject of a significant negligence verdict involving the sexual assault of a minor patient.

It wasn't your fault. You are not alone.

Important: Time limits apply to filing claims. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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Were you abused at Pavilion Behavioral Health?

You may be eligible for compensation. Speaking with us is free and confidential.

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All consultations are completely confidential

Proven Results

$4B+ recovered for abuse survivors

Experienced Team

3,500+ survivors represented

40+ Years

Decades of experience fighting for justice

Who Can File a Claim

You may be able to pursue a claim if, as a minor, you experienced sexual abuse while a patient at this facility.

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.

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What happens when you reach out

Three quiet steps, on your terms

  • 1
    You tell us as much or as little as you want.A confidential conversation with our team — by phone or online. You stay in control of the pace.
  • 2
    We review whether you have a claim.At no cost, against the facts and the law — and we tell you honestly either way.
  • 3
    You decide what happens next.There's no cost to speak with us, and you're never obligated to move forward.
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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.

Why survivors are coming forward

What Happened

On March 28, 2024, a Champaign County jury found Pavilion negligent for failing to prevent the 2020 rape of a 13-year-old patient by a 16-year-old patient, awarding $60 million compensatory and $475 million punitive damages.12 In October 2024 the trial court reduced the punitive award to $120 million (total $180 million). Both sides appealed. Per UHS's SEC filings, the parties reached a settlement approved by the court in the second quarter of 2025, the judgment has been vacated, and the settlement terms are confidential.34

Sources & authorities (4)+

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. 1.Universal Health Services Form 8-K — Pavilion verdict (event date March 28, 2024) — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, April 1, 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026)SEC filing ↩
  2. 2.News-Gazette courtroom coverage of the March 28, 2024 Pavilion verdict (patients' ages) — The News-Gazette (Champaign-Urbana), March 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩
  3. 3.Universal Health Services Form 8-K — remittitur of the Pavilion punitive award (event date October 10, 2024) — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, October 10, 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026)SEC filing ↩
  4. 4.Universal Health Services Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 — Pavilion settlement approved by the court in Q2 2025; judgment vacated; terms confidential — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, August 8, 2025 (accessed June 9, 2026)SEC filing ↩

The verdict described involved a different survivor and case; the parties reached a court-approved settlement in 2025, the judgment was vacated, and the settlement terms are confidential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have reported it at the time?+

No.

Is this confidential?+

Yes. Speaking with us is always free and completely confidential.

What does it cost?+

Nothing unless we win.

Does the person who abused me need to have been criminally charged or convicted?+

No. A criminal case is not required to pursue a civil claim.

The facility has closed — can I still have a claim?+

Yes. A facility closing does not necessarily prevent a claim. Contact us to discuss your situation confidentially.

You Are Not Alone. We're Here to Help.

Survivors are coming forward. Your story matters, and speaking with us is free, confidential, and trauma-informed.

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