Trial Begins for First of Nearly 1,200 Lawsuits Against New Hampshire Youth Detention Center

The lawsuit, filed by David Meehan, accuses the state of negligence and abuse at the Sununu Youth Services Center, with the trial expected to last until May.

• David Meehan's lawsuit against the New Hampshire youth detention center marks the first trial of nearly 1,200 similar cases alleging abuse over six decades.
• Meehan, who was abused at the facility in the 1990s, seeks $1.9 million for damages including lost income and pain and suffering.
• The state argues Meehan's case is beyond the statute of limitations and denies liability for the actions of 'rogue' employees.
• Evidence from an unprecedented criminal investigation into the center is central to the trial, with 11 former state workers facing criminal charges.
• The outcome of Meehan's case could influence future trials and the potential damages awarded in similar lawsuits.

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