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Riveredge Hospital Abuse Lawsuit

Riveredge Hospital in Forest Park, Illinois is a UHS psychiatric facility named in lawsuits and investigations involving the abuse of patients, including minors.

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In 2008-2010, while Riveredge was owned by prior operator Psychiatric Solutions Inc. — which UHS acquired in November 2010 — federal authorities scrutinized the facility in connection with patient-safety concerns, and news organizations reported allegations that minors were sexually assaulted at the facility and that those who reported were not adequately protected.123

In December 2024, a lawsuit was filed in Cook County on behalf of a former child patient; attorneys said more than 100 former minor patients had come forward with abuse allegations involving Hartgrove and other UHS-operated Illinois facilities.45 UHS denies the allegations.

About Riveredge Hospital

Riveredge Hospital is a UHS-operated psychiatric facility in Forest Park, Illinois.

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.

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.

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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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For decades, our firm has represented survivors of institutional abuse.

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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.

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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. 1.NBC Chicago report on the UIC study of assaults on children at Riveredge Hospital — NBC Chicago, 2008 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩
  2. 2.ProPublica reporting on Riveredge Hospital and Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (co-published with the Chicago Tribune) — ProPublica, 2008-2010 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩
  3. 3.Universal Health Services completes acquisition of Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. — Universal Health Services (investor relations), November 15, 2010 (accessed June 9, 2026)Party statementCompany announcement — ownership-transition primary source. ↩
  4. 4.FOX 32 Chicago report on the December 2024 lawsuit involving UHS Illinois facilities — FOX 32 Chicago, December 12, 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩
  5. 5.WGN-TV report on the December 2024 lawsuit against Hartgrove and UHS — WGN-TV, December 12, 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩

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