Sexual abuse & assault

Sexual abuse / assault in Houston

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Official record · Ohio

162 survivors — Strauss-related claims against Ohio State

$40,913,265

Settlement fund for 162 survivors across 12 lawsuits involving sexual abuse by Richard Strauss.

Group settlement — excluded from individual ranges · May 8, 2020. University is a party to the settlement, not an independent reporter. Individual allocations vary. Administrative funding is separate; no per-person average is inferred.

Reported 2020-05-08

Source: Ohio State University — official announcement

Published report

Civil settlement disclosed in testimony concerning Cassie Ventura’s allegations…

$20,000,000

Civil settlement disclosed in testimony concerning Cassie Ventura’s allegations against Sean Combs.

Reported settlement · 2025. Reported whole-case settlement of multiple allegations; not a typical recovery.

Reported 2025

Source: Associated Press

Official record · California

Two employees’ claims against 99 Cents Only Stores and an individual respondent

$1,225,000

Redding employees alleged supervisor sexual assault, harassment and retaliation.

Group settlement — excluded from individual ranges · September 17, 2019. Combined payment to complainants and the state agency; not an individual award. Precise release amount is $1,225,000.

Reported 2019-09-17

Source: California DFEH / Civil Rights Department — official release

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Sexual abuse / assault in Houston

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About this area

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162 survivors — Strauss-related claims against Ohio State

Civil settlement disclosed in testimony concerning Cassie Ventura’s allegations…

Two employees’ claims against 99 Cents Only Stores and an individual respondent

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