What Is a Sex Trafficking Lawsuit?
Sex trafficking lawsuits are civil claims filed against:
- Traffickers who directly caused harm
- Hotels, motels, and short-term rentals that allowed trafficking to occur on their property
- Social media platforms, websites, and tech companies that knowingly facilitated the exploitation
- Employers, schools, or institutions that failed to report or intervene
These lawsuits give survivors the opportunity to seek justice and compensation from not only individual perpetrators, but also from powerful corporations that ignored red flags or profited from the abuse.
You May Qualify If:
- You were trafficked or forced into sex by force, fraud, or coercion
- You were under 18 at the time — even if it appeared consensual
- You were manipulated, drugged, or financially trapped and couldn’t leave
- You were trafficked through or held at a hotel, motel, or rental property
- You were advertised or contacted via social media, messaging apps, or classified websites
- You never contacted police, or your trafficker was never prosecuted. That’s okay
You don’t need to have official records to qualify. Many survivors have no physical documentation — and that does not disqualify you.
What Compensation Can Survivors Receive?
- Medical bills and therapy costs
- Pain and suffering, including PTSD and emotional trauma
- Lost wages or career setbacks due to the abuse
- Punitive damages — additional money awarded to punish those responsible
Each case is unique. A free, confidential case review can help determine your legal options.
Who Is Being Held Accountable?
Several high-profile lawsuits have been filed against:
- Hotel chains that ignored signs of trafficking or failed to train staff
- Social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and classified ad sites used to promote or arrange trafficking
- Employers, transportation providers, and others who enabled the exploitation
- Private individuals who knowingly profited from or contributed to the trafficking
Time Is Limited — Deadlines May Apply
Some states have opened temporary “lookback windows” that allow survivors to file lawsuits even if the abuse happened years or decades ago. Others have strict statutes of limitations.
If you wait too long, you could lose the right to file. Reach out now to find out your options — privately and without any obligation.
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