Bradley Hospital Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Children and adolescents receiving behavioral healthcare deserve safety, dignity, and protection from abuse. Former patients who experienced sexual abuse or misconduct at Bradley Hospital have the right to pursue compensation and accountability.
- Bradley Hospital provides mental healthcare services to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in East Providence, Rhode Island.
- At least two former Bradley Hospital employees have been criminally charged with sexually assaulting underage patients at the facility.
- If you or a loved one experienced sexual assault or abuse at Bradley Hospital, you have legal rights and options for seeking accountability.
Reported Sexual Abuse Allegations at Bradley Hospital
In July 2025, a former Bradley Hospital worker was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage patient at the behavioral health facility in East Providence, Rhode Island. Jose Montanez is charged with three counts of third-degree sexual assault. The charges are still pending. A spokesperson for the hospital said Montanez was immediately placed on leave and terminated after an internal investigation, and that the hospital said it reported the allegation to relevant authorities.
The Montanez situation mirrors an earlier alleged medical sexual assault at Bradley Hospital. In November 2020, another worker was charged with two counts of sexually assaulting a juvenile patient in 2018. Nikkilas Jones worked as a behavioral health specialist at the facility from 2016 to 2019 before being terminated. The charges against Jones are still pending, with a November trial date set.
Can You File a Bradley Hospital Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
Survivors of medical sexual abuse at Bradley Hospital may be eligible to file sexual assault lawsuits against the perpetrators and any other responsible parties.
Who May Be Held Accountable for Sexual Abuse at a Hospital?
Legal responsibility for medical sexual abuse may extend beyond the individual accused of abuse. In some cases, the hospital and its administrators can be held vicariously liable for employees’ misconduct. They may also be held directly liable if their own negligence enables the assault. For instance, if the hospital was negligent by hiring or retaining a predatory staff member or failing to report suspected abuse, it may be held accountable.
Table of Contents
- Reported Sexual Abuse Allegations at Bradley Hospital
- Can You File a Bradley Hospital Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
- What Evidence Can Support a Bradley Hospital Abuse Claim?
- Rhode Island Deadlines for Childhood Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
- What Compensation May Be Available in a Bradley Hospital Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
- Seeking Justice: Next Steps for Victims of Bradley Hospital Sexual Abuse
- Frequently Asked Questions About Bradley Hospital Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
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What Evidence Can Support a Bradley Hospital Abuse Claim?
To succeed in an abuse claim against Bradley Hospital, you must present proof establishing its liability. Relevant evidence may include medical records, hospital business records and policy manuals, employment files, surveillance footage, witness testimony, and more.
An experienced attorney can investigate the assault and obtain documentation on your behalf—don’t assume you don’t have a case because you don’t have enough proof.
Rhode Island Deadlines for Childhood Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Filing deadlines for civil sexual abuse lawsuits can be complex, making prompt action especially important.
In Rhode Island, the law governing the deadline for child sexual abuse lawsuits has recently changed. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse generally must file suit before their 53rd birthday or within seven years from when they discovered that the harm was caused by abuse. However, in June 2026, Rhode Island created a limited revival window for some otherwise time-barred childhood sexual abuse claims. The window is open until June 30, 2028.
Survivors abused as adults generally have three years from the date of the abuse to file suit.
What Compensation May Be Available in a Bradley Hospital Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
In a medical sexual abuse lawsuit, compensation depends on several factors, including the facts, available evidence, legal claims, the age of the victim, and applicable law. Survivors may be able to recover compensation for the following losses, though no compensation is guaranteed.
- Therapy, Medical Care, and Related Expenses: You can pursue compensation for past and future counseling, therapy, medical treatment, medication, and other abuse-related care.
- Other Financial and Personal Losses: You can seek recovery of damages for lost income, reduced earning capacity, lost educational opportunities, and other losses.
- Emotional Distress, Pain, and Suffering: You may seek damages for physical suffering, trauma, anxiety, depression, loss of trust, and other emotional harm.
Seeking Justice: Next Steps for Victims of Bradley Hospital Sexual Abuse
If you or a loved one was sexually abused at Bradley Hospital in Rhode Island, you don’t have to suffer alone in silence. You have rights and options for seeking justice. At Helping Survivors, we help abuse survivors access support resources and connect them with experienced attorneys who can provide legal representation. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bradley Hospital Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Can I File a Lawsuit if the Abuse Happened Years Ago?
If you experienced medical sexual abuse at Bradley Hospital in Rhode Island, you may still be eligible to file a lawsuit even if the abuse occurred years ago. This is especially true if you were a minor when the abuse occurred because Rhode Island has enacted a new window to revive previously time-barred claims. You now have until July 2028 to file suit.
Will My Identity Be Confidential?
Many states allow victims of sexual abuse and assault to file lawsuits under a pseudonym, such as Jane or John Doe. Your attorney can file a request with the court to file your case under a pseudonym to protect your name from the public and the media. However, your identity will be released to certain people involved in the lawsuit, including the opposing party, witnesses, the attorneys, the judge, and certain court personnel.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Lawyer?
At Helping Survivors, our legal partners at Milberg work on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs, and you won’t pay anything for the services of a sexual abuse lawyer unless and until they recover compensation for you.
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