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Who Is Dameon Patterson?
Dameon Patterson, 31, of Elkridge, is charged with sexual abuse of a minor, two fourth-degree sex offenses, and a third-degree sex offense in Baltimore County District Court, according to court records. We reported about Dameon Patterson weeks ago when arrested for similar charges at the Glenwood County Day School.
The incidents in which he is being charged allegedly occurred at the Padonia Park Child Center in January 2021, where he allegedly sexually abused a nine-year-old child. While law enforcement investigated in 2021, no charges came after they passed the investigation onto the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office.
How was Patterson able to move on to another school and abuse more children?
We realize how scary disclosing these types of crimes can be. Given this history, we believe there are more victims. You are not alone.
Andreozzi + Foote lawyers offer experience and a trauma-informed approach when seeking justice for our clients.
How Can A Civil Lawsuit Help Victims Seek Justice For The Trauma They May Have Experienced By Dameon Patterson?
There are many misunderstandings about why a survivor of sexual abuse would choose to file a civil lawsuit. Child sexual abuse takes away so much from the survivors and families impacted. Our society still struggles to find ways to repair the harm done by individual perpetrators and institutions that have covered up child sexual abuse.
Filing a civil case can be an essential step for survivors and their families in their journey to slowly rebuild their lives and create pathways to healing. Motivation for filing a civil suit is questioned and unfairly stereotyped as “all about money.” Filing a civil lawsuit can cast survivors as “money hungry” and is weaponized to shame and blame them even more. This couldn’t be further from the truth for survivors of child sexual abuse. The civil justice system offers victims more than just monetary benefits. It gives survivors access to justice, validation, exposure, confrontation, and ultimately some resolution. The resolution allows survivors of sexual abuse to understand and process what happened and create a new path forward without confusion, questions, and fear.
Can I File A Lawsuit Against the School?
If you were a victim of Dameon Patterson while employed by any school and if they had prior knowledge and failed to act on their duty of care, you may have rights.
The skilled lawyers of Andreozzi + Foote have experience working with the law in Maryland. Don’t hesitate to contact us today to discuss your possible legal rights.
We know it can be hard to talk about these experiences. Our compassionate school sexual abuse lawyers are here to listen and provide knowledgeable legal guidance. We provide free, confidential case evaluations where you can learn more about your rights and options under your state’s laws.
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