complex tort litigation | Sexual Abuse & Sex Trafficking
A voice and advocate for survivors.
We are driven to secure justice for those who have been victimized by others, and to give voice to those who often suffer in silence.
Overview
Our Sexual Abuse & Sex Trafficking team is led by Takisha D. Richardson, an experienced trial attorney and former Assistant State Attorney and Chief of the Special Victims Unit of the State Attorney’s office for Palm Beach County, Florida responsible for the prosecution of crimes against children and the elderly, and sexually motivated offenses.
Sadly, abuse and exploitation are more common than we would like to believe. When survivors come forward, we know they can be fragile and reluctant to re-live the details of their experiences. We take a trauma-informed approach — our goal is first and foremost to help our clients have a voice, feel heard, and be a present force. Ultimately, through the legal system, we strive for closure for our clients.
We remain personally invested in our client’s interests throughout the litigation process, including participating in criminal investigations, personally filing notices of appearance, preparing witnesses for criminal trials, and attending victim impact hearings.
Our experience includes litigation involving organizational negligence that resulted in some form of abuse and individuals who breached their position of trust to victimize others.
If you or a loved one has been a victim and you believe you may have a legal claim, please contact us at (877) 515-7955 or use the CONTACT US BOX BELOW.
Current Cases
Doe v. Scores, et al.
Jane Doe v. Scores, et al. (Circ. Crt., Hillsborough Cnty., Fla.): Cohen Milstein represents a former underage and developmentally disabled dancer and entertainer at SCORES Tampa in a human sex trafficking civil lawsuit. Doe alleges that SCORES Holding Company, Inc. and its affiliates materially aided in and subjected her to illegal human trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse.
Past Cases
Doe v. Felipe Vazquez
Doe v. Felipe Vazquez (M.D. Fla.): Cohen Milstein represented Jane Doe in a sexual abuse civil lawsuit against Felipe Vazquez, a renowned professional Major League Baseball player, who allegedly sexually assaulted Doe for years, starting as early as when she was 12 years old. On August 16, 2023, the Court awarded Doe over $11 million in this civil lawsuit against Vazquez.
Glen Mar Early Learning Center Litigation
Glen Mar Early Learning Center Litigation (Circ. Crt., Howard Cnty., Md.): Cohen Milstein represented the parents of five children, who were allegedly subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation by a predator over a two-year period in 2018-2019, while attending the Glen Mar Early Learning Center in Maryland. Parties agreed to a confidential settlement on September 25, 2023, concluding the lawsuit.