Emiley - Catholic School Abuse in Chicago

Background

Emiley, now 30, was abused by her middle school teacher at a Chicago Catholic school starting at age 12. The Archdiocese had received complaints about the teacher from two other families but failed to act.

Trauma & Consequences

• Developed severe PTSD and eating disorders
• $180,000 in therapy/treatment costs
• Dropped out of college due to anxiety attacks
• Struggled to maintain relationships

Legal Barriers Overcome

• Original statute of limitations had expired
• School claimed they "had no way of knowing"

Injurease's Action

• Filed under Illinois' 2021 Child Abuse Law extension
• Obtained sealed church documents showing prior complaints
• Partnered with trauma specialists to document damages

Outcome

$3.1 million settlement covering:
✔ Therapy for life ($750K)
✔ Lost educational opportunities ($1M)
✔ Punitive damages against Archdiocese ($1.35M)

[fluentform_modal form_id="6" btn_text="Click to Start Case Evaluation"]