Tracking Lawsuits and Criminal Complaints
Tracking legal proceedings helps document patterns of abuse, misconduct, and accountability across programs and jurisdictions. Centralized records make it harder for cases to disappear or be quietly ignored.
Use the form below to submit documents and information related to criminal or civil legal matters involving troubled teen industry programs.
Legal Action Tracker
Track the litigation going on within Troubled Teen Industry programs
| Filing Date | Program Name | Parties | Case Number/Name | Cause of Action | State | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | Discovery Ranch | KATHRYN SILVERS and JOSHUA SILVERS, Individually and as Co-Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF BIRUK SILVERS, Deceased v. DISCOVERY RANCH, INC., a Utah Corporation, dba DISCOVERY RANCH ACADEMY; JONATHAN BIRNKRANT, MD, a Utah individual; UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, WILLIAM PERRY GARSO, LCMHC; MEGAN FROST, RN; NATE WALKER, RN; CLINTON DORNY; ANN BAYLES; REDCLIFF ASCENT, INC., | 250903609 | All Levels of Negligience, Wrongful death, Medical Malpractce | Utah | Inactive |
| 2/13/2023 | Discovery Ranch | Finn Richardson, v. SYRACUSE RTC, LLC, an Oregon limitedliability company, dba ELEVATIONS RTC,RYAN ROBERT FAUST, LCSW andDANIEL CLARK RICHARDSON, JR. | 40700035 | Negligence/Knowing and Reckless Indifference, False Imprisonment, Child Abuse, | Utah | |
| 2023 | Diamond Ranch Academy | DEAN JEFFRIES L. GOODRIDGE, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of TAYLOR GOODRIDGE, Deceased, vs. DIAMOND RANCH ACADEMY, INC.; DANNY WORWOOD, M.D.; BROOKS WILEY, FPMHNP-BC; CAMERON HUGHES, RN | Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death | Utah | ||
| 3/18/2024 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | T.K. v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | 24CM-CC00094 | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery, | Missouri | |
| 5/10/2024 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | C.S. v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | 24CM-CC00158 | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery, Neglegience Per Se | Missouri | |
| 3/18/2024 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | S.M., a minor, by and through his Next Friend, E.M., v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | 24CM-CC00095 | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery, | Missouri | |
| 3/20/2024 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | FERNANDO PLUIMER v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | 24CM-CC00099 | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery, | Missouri | |
| 3/20/2024 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | V.W. v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | 24CM-CC00100 | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery | Missouri | |
| 5/10/2024 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | L.B. v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | 24CM-CC00157 | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery | Missouri | |
| 7/16/1905 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | A.L., a minor, by and through her Next Friend, J.L., v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery, Neglegience Per Se | Missouri | ||
| 7/16/1905 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | T.M., a minor, by and through her Next Friend, L.M. v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery, Neglegience Per Se | Missouri | ||
| 7/16/1905 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | N.S. ,v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery, Neglegience Per Se | Missouri | ||
| 7/16/1905 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | E.W., v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery, Neglegience Per Se | Missouri | ||
| 7/16/1905 | Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks (CALO) | E.B., v. Change Academy at the Lake of the Ozarks, LLC. | Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, Battery | Missouri | ||
| 8/25/2023 | Chrysalis School | OLIVER WHITCOMB and AMY CLIFFORD, on behalf of M.W., v. INNERCHANGE CHRYSALIS, LLC, d/b/a CHRYSALIS THERAPEUTIC BOARDING SCHOOL; CHANGE ACADEMY AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS, LLC and SOLACIUM HOLDINGS, LLC | 9:23-CV-00039-DLC | Negligence, Vicarious Liability for the Actions of Wedemeyer, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Supervision, Negligent Retention, Negligent Training, Negligience Per Se, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Violation of Montana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, Negligent Misrepresentation, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Constructive Fraud | Montana | Inactive |
| 6/20/2025 | Asheville Academy for Girls, Trails Carolina | Jane Doe, R.B. v. ASHEVILLE ACADEMY FOR GIRLS, LLC; TRAILS ACADEMY, LLC; TRAILS CAROLINA, LLC; WILDERNESS TRAINING & CONSULTING, LLC; FAMILY HELP & WELLNESS; WTC HOLDCO, LLC; WTCSCL, LLC | 1:25-CV-00187 | Negligience/Gross Negligience, Neglegient Infliction of Emotional Distress, (Beneficiary Liability under §1595 (a) of the TVPRA for Violations of 18 U.S.C. § 1584), (Beneficiary Liability under §1595 (a) of the TVPRA for Violations of 18 U.S.C. § 1589), (Beneficiary Liability under §1595 (a) of the TVPRA for Violations of 18 U.S.C. § 1590), Violations of NC UDTPA, N.C.C. §75-1.1 et seq., Violation of Oregon UnlawfulTrade Practices Act, Or. Rev. Stat. 646.608, et seq. | North Carolina | Active |
| Filing Date | Program Name | Parties | Case Number/Name | Cause of Action | State | Status |