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Streamwood Behavioral Health Abuse Lawsuit
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Streamwood Behavioral Health Hospital (operated by BHC Streamwood Hospital, Inc., a UHS entity) is a psychiatric facility in Streamwood, Illinois. UHS-operated Illinois facilities have faced litigation alleging the abuse of minor patients.
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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.
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What happens when you reach out
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- 1You 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.
- 2We review whether you have a claim.At no cost, against the facts and the law — and we tell you honestly either way.
- 3You decide what happens next.There's no cost to speak with us, and you're never obligated to move forward.
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.
Regulatory & Compliance History (separate from abuse allegations)
HHS OIG records show Streamwood Behavioral Health Hospital agreed to pay $180,001.71 (April 13, 2023) to resolve allegations that it employed two individuals excluded from Illinois Medicaid, disclosed under a Corporate Integrity Agreement; the party denied liability and no finding of liability was made.3 This is a billing/exclusion compliance matter, not evidence of abuse.
Sources & authorities (3)+
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.FOX 32 Chicago report on the December 2024 lawsuit involving UHS Illinois facilities — FOX 32 Chicago, December 12, 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩
- 2.WGN-TV report on the December 2024 lawsuit against Hartgrove and UHS — WGN-TV, December 12, 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩
- 3.HHS-OIG enforcement action: Streamwood Behavioral Health Hospital ($180,001.71, April 13, 2023) — HHS Office of Inspector General, April 13, 2023 (accessed June 9, 2026)Official .gov source ↩
UHS denies the allegations. The HHS-OIG matter is a compliance settlement, denied, with no finding of liability — not evidence of abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have reported it at the time?+
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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.
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