Were You Abused at The BridgeWay?
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North Little Rock, Arkansas • Operated by Universal Health Services
2
Documented Incidents
2
Lawsuits Filed
$6.5M+
In Settlements
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What Happened at The BridgeWay
The BridgeWay, a private residential treatment facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas, has faced serious legal action stemming from documented sexual abuse incidents involving minor patients. Court records reveal two major cases that resulted in substantial financial settlements, highlighting severe safety failures at the facility. In one case, a 14-year-old patient was raped by a hospital worker, leading to a $2.5 million settlement. A separate incident involved the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl while under the facility's care, resulting in a $4 million settlement. These documented cases represent a disturbing pattern of sexual abuse targeting vulnerable minors in what should have been a safe, therapeutic environment. The total $6.5 million in settlements underscores the severity of the harm inflicted and the facility's failure to protect children in its care. Both incidents involved staff members or hospital workers exploiting their positions of trust and authority over young patients seeking mental health treatment. The substantial financial settlements suggest recognition by the facility or its insurers of significant liability in these cases. If you or a loved one experienced abuse at The BridgeWay or have information about additional incidents at this facility, you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in institutional abuse cases to understand your legal options and rights.
- Location
- North Little Rock, Arkansas 72113
- Facility Type
- private residential treatment
- Status
- active
Victims Have Won Settlements
Survivors of abuse at The BridgeWay have received compensation through legal action.
| Year | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | $2.50M | 14-year-old patient raped by hospital worker |
| N/A | $4.00M | 12-year-old girl sexually assaulted at hospital |
| Total | $6.50M+ |
Documented Incidents & Lawsuits
The following have been documented through news reports, court filings, and official investigations.
14-year-old patient raped by hospital worker
The BridgeWay mental-health hospital admitted wrongdoing after a 14-year-old patient was raped by one of its workers. A judge ordered the facility to pay $2.5 million in damages.
Source: Arkansas Online →12-year-old girl sexually assaulted at hospital
A Pulaski County jury ordered The BridgeWay hospital to pay $4 million in damages to the parents of a 12-year-old girl. The child was sexually assaulted while under the hospital's care.
Source: NWA Online →Your Legal Rights in Arkansas
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