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A class action for sexual abuse victims

A class action for sexual abuse victimsA class action for sexual abuse victimsA class action for sexual abuse victims

On December 19, 1986, in an unrelated criminal case, a Marion County Circuit Court adjudged Charles William Figel guilty of lewd, lascivious, or indecent assault or act upon or in presence of child.

The deadline to file a claim is October 23rd, 2026

The deadline to file a claim is October 23rd, 2026

The deadline to file a claim is October 23rd, 2026

The deadline to file a claim is October 23rd, 2026

The deadline to file a claim is October 23rd, 2026

The deadline to file a claim is October 23rd, 2026

The Case

Case: Jane Doe v. Charles William Figel

Case No.: 22 CA 1627

  • If you experienced sexual abuse by Charles William Figel, then you may be part of a class action lawsuit against him.
  • If you are a member of the Class, you have options. You may file a claim; object; opt-out; or, do nothing. Your legal rights will be impacted, it is recommended that you read carefully.
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About the Class Action

What is this case about?

This lawsuit claims that the Defendant, Charles William Figel, abused persons under eighteen years of age in the United States and elsewhere in the world. The alleged abuse includes sexual abuse and physical, mental, and psychological abuse. Figel allegedly engaged in a methodical pattern of sexual predation directed at minor children where he identified vulnerable child victims, engaged in grooming behaviors to normalize his exploitation, subjected them to sexual abuse, and in many instances documented that abuse through photography.

The lawsuit claims that Figel's actions constitute sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and that those actions were grossly negligent. 

Am I part of the class?

You are part of the Class if you: (1) reside in the United States or elsewhere in the world; (2) within the applicable statute of limitations of filing of this action, were the victim of Abuse (i.e., abuse of a sexual nature and any physical, mental, or psychological abuse directly or indirectly arising as a result) by, or with the participation of, Charles William Figel; and (3) were subject to this abuse or the consequences resulting thereof while under seventeen (17) years of age.

What is sexual abuse?

"Sexual abuse" includes a variety of non-consensual sexual conduct ranging from sexual comments, stalking, staring at a naked child, and fondling to any type of sexual act.

I'm not sure if I'm a Class Member. How can I know?

If you are uncertain as to whether you are a member of the Class, you may contact Class Counsel.

Deadlines

October 23rd, 2026

Claim filing deadline

Class members should refer to this website for updates.

Event Details

October 23rd, 2026

Claim filing deadline

The deadline to submit a Claims Form will be no later than October 23rd, 2026. 

Class members should refer to this website for updates.

October 8th, 2026

Opt-out deadline

Class members should refer to this website for updates.

Event Details

October 8th, 2026

Opt-out deadline

The deadline to opt-out of the Class and be excluded from the lawsuit is October 8th, 2026.

Class members should refer to this website for updates.

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Contact Class Counsel if you have any questions, concerns, or believe you may be part of the Class.

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