Girard Sharp is investigating reports that Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) coaches or employees may have sexually abused minors in the major youth sports organization.

If you or a loved one were sexually abused by an AAU coach or employee, you may have a claim for relief.

Speak to a Girard Sharp attorney about your rights and your eligibility for relief. Please fill out our form or call (866) 981-4800 for a free consultation.

AAU Minors May Have Faced Abuse by Coaches

AAU is a major youth sports organization with over 760,000 athletes and coaches nationwide. According to recent reports, minors in this major youth sports organization may have been sexually abused by an AAU coach or employee. In the past, AAU has faced child sex abuse scandals and, according to research by ProPublica and The Washington Post, AAU has failed to implement and enforce policies meant to protect youth from sexual abuse.

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Girard Sharp has earned national Tier 1 rankings for Mass Tort and Class Action Litigation and has been named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list each year over the past decade. Read about some of our results. We have substantial experience in lawsuits concerning sensitive issues, including sexual misconduct, and in guiding affected individuals through the litigation process with discretion. We served as co-lead counsel in a class action against the University of Southern California and campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall on behalf of women who were sexually abused by Tyndall during his long tenure at USC. The case generated $215 million in recoveries for survivors and required USC to adopt and implement procedures for identification, prevention and reporting of sexual and racial misconduct. Girard Sharp lawyers also filed a class action lawsuit against UCLA on behalf of women treated by UCLA gynecologist Dr. James Heaps. Heaps was charged with sexual battery and exploitation of patients while working as a staff gynecologist at UCLA—a position he held for almost thirty years. The UC Regents agreed to resolve the claims for $73 million and injunctive relief measures.