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Civil Attorneys for Massage Therapy Sexual Abuse Cases

If you experienced sexual abuse or assault during a massage, you may have legal options. Monsees & Mayer represents survivors seeking accountability from responsible individuals, businesses, and organizations.

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  • Confidential consultations
  • Experienced sexual abuse attorneys
  • Serving Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas

Experienced in Complex Sexual Abuse Claims

  • Representing survivors in civil lawsuits
  • Investigating liability beyond the individual offender
  • Holding organizations accountable when they fail to protect people
  • Providing a confidential and trauma-informed legal process

A Massage Therapist May Not Be The Only Responsible Party

THE INDIVIDUAL

The person who committed the misconduct. 

THE MASSAGE BUSINESS

A company may be responsible for failures in hiring, supervision, or responding to concerns.

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

Additional parties may share responsibility depending on the circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a person who experiences sexual assault or sexual abuse during a massage may have the option to pursue a civil lawsuit against the massage therapist responsible.

A civil claim may allow survivors to seek accountability and compensation for the harm they experienced. Depending on the circumstances, a lawsuit may involve issues such as unwanted sexual contact, abuse of a position of trust, or misconduct that occurred during a professional massage appointment.

Every situation is different. Speaking with an experienced sexual abuse attorney can help you understand whether you may have a legal claim and what options may be available.

  • No. A criminal case and a civil lawsuit are separate legal processes.

    A criminal case is brought by the government and focuses on whether someone committed a crime. A civil lawsuit allows a survivor to pursue accountability and compensation for the harm caused by another person’s actions.

    A survivor may have legal options even if:

    • No criminal charges were filed
    • The incident was never reported to law enforcement
    • The criminal case did not result in a conviction

    An attorney can help explain how the facts of your situation may apply under the law.

Possibly. In some cases, a massage business, spa, or organization may share responsibility for sexual abuse committed by an employee or someone working on their behalf.

A business may have legal responsibilities related to:

  • Hiring and screening employees
  • Properly supervising workers
  • Responding to complaints or warning signs
  • Protecting clients from foreseeable harm

Whether a business can be held responsible depends on the specific facts, including what the business knew or should have known and whether it failed to take appropriate steps to protect clients.

The amount of time a survivor has to pursue a civil claim depends on several factors, including:

  • The state where the abuse occurred
  • The survivor’s age at the time of the abuse
  • Whether the claim involves an individual or an organization
  • When the abuse occurred

Sexual abuse laws have changed in many states, and some survivors may have legal options even if the abuse happened years ago.

Because deadlines can be complicated and missing a deadline may affect your rights, it is important to speak with an attorney about your specific situation.

A civil lawsuit may allow survivors to seek compensation for the harm caused by sexual abuse or assault.

Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include damages related to:

  • Emotional distress and psychological harm
  • Medical or counseling expenses
  • Financial losses
  • Impact on personal relationships and quality of life
  • Other damages allowed under the law

The purpose of a civil claim is not only compensation — it can also provide accountability for the individual or organization responsible.

A consultation is an opportunity to privately discuss what happened and learn about your legal options.

During a consultation, an attorney may:

  1. Listen to your experience and answer your questions
  2. Explain whether a civil claim may be possible
  3. Discuss potential responsible parties
  4. Explain the legal process and next steps

You do not have to have every detail figured out before reaching out. An initial conversation can help you understand your options and decide what feels right for you.

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