Acadia Healthcare: Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse of 17-Year-Old Girl at Detroit Behavioral Institute

April 10, 2026

A new lawsuit alleges a 17-year-old girl admitted to the Detroit Behavioral Institute (DBI) for treatment was instead repeatedly sexually abused by a staff member, including while being physically restrained.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Jane Doe in the Circuit Court of Wayne County by Gould Grieco & Hensley PLLC.

It also alleges that DBI’s corporate owner, Acadia Healthcare, ignored and covered up evidence of the abuse, allowing a culture of exploitation to persist for years.

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