According to her lawyers, Winston Kirby and Andrew Avram of Edwards Kirby in Raleigh, NC, the victim suffered severe emotional distress and minor injuries after a male massage therapist employed by the large-chain establishment touched her breasts and genitals. Avram noted that after numerous assault allegations at the same Wake County massage parlor, the business still failed to take the appropriate actions to ensure that the location was safe for its guests.
Two years after the incident, the massage therapist was charged with sexual assault. Sexual assault occurs when sexual actions are committed against the victim without their consent. Actions that can be constituted as sexual assault include:. Victims of sexual abuse can seek compensation and justice through a civil lawsuit against their assailants and other responsible parties. For more information about how Edwards Kirby helps victims successfully receive justice for sexual assault and other crimes, check out our blog.
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