Acadia Healthcare: 28 Former Child Patients of Lakeland Behavioral File Suit for Sexual Abuse

May 8, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Springfield is facing another personal injury lawsuit this week after 28 people filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, May 7, alleging they suffered child sexual abuse while residents at the mental health treatment facility.

According to the six-count petition, the lawsuit is filed by 28 former inpatient residents who were admitted to Lakeland’s juvenile treatment facility located in Springfield. All plaintiffs were minors when they were admitted.

All 28 plaintiffs in the lawsuit allege they were sexually abused by employees of Lakeland in Springfield.

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