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Lakeland Behavioral Health Abuse Lawsuit | Springfield Missouri News
A shocking new lawsuit accuses Lakeland Behavioral Health of negligence after an employee allegedly sexually abused a minor patient while she was showering — and this isn’t the first time. The facility, owned by Acadia Healthcare, is being sued for failing to properly screen or supervise staff, especially given the vulnerability of its young patients. Attorney Ryan Frazier underscores how critical legal action is for survivors, many of whom have already endured trauma in foster care. This case joins a growing wave of lawsuits against Lakeland and Acadia — three filed in 2025 alone, involving…
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