Solano County Juvenile Detention Facility Lawsuit & Investigations

Solano County Juvenile Detention Facility has faced multiple lawsuits and investigations over systemic sexual misconduct. In the 1980s, a class-action lawsuit exposed unconstitutional isolation practices, leading to a settlement requiring reforms in youth access to counsel, hearings, and recreation. Later cases included the 1999 arrest of a counselor for sexual abuse of a minor in custody and a mid-2000s class action challenging unlawful strip-search policies, which resulted in court-ordered changes to protect detainees’ rights.

The attorneys at Kayla’s Survivors are actively pursuing claims against Solano County Juvenile Detention Facility. If you or a loved one has suffered sexual abuse, assault, or misconduct as a result of the juvenile detention facility, you may be eligible to recover compensation. Get started with your case by calling (800) 509-9747 or tell us what happened online – always 100% free and confidential.

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Lawsuit Timeline: Solano County Juvenile Detention Facility

July 30, 2007 – Taggart Settlement and Dismissal

The parties in Taggart v. Solano County filed a joint stipulation settling the case, and the court ordered dismissal . Although Solano County denied liability, the settlement required revisions to strip-search procedures. Juveniles could no longer be strip-searched before detention hearings without specific justification, and written policies were implemented to restrict and justify searches .

April 21, 2005 – Taggart v. Solano County (Class-Action Filed)

Attorney Mark E. Merin filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court challenging Solano County’s strip-search policy . Named plaintiff Jasmine Taggart (14) alleged all arrested juveniles were subjected to strip and visual body-cavity searches before detention hearings without individualized suspicion. Claims asserted violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments and California’s Bane Act .

May 25, 1999 – Juvenile Hall Counselor Arrested for Sexual Abuse

A former Solano County Juvenile Hall counselor, Felix Davis (31), was arrested and charged with ten felony counts of statutory rape and molestation of a 17-year-old female ward . Davis had been fired in 1998 after the allegations surfaced. Reports later revealed he had a prior statutory rape conviction, raising questions about hiring practices. The victim considered filing a civil suit against the county .

February 4, 1985 – Jane G. Settlement Reached

Solano County settled Jane G. v. Solano County . While denying wrongdoing, the county agreed to reform policies: detainees gained access to counsel (any attorney), hearings before isolation, and regular access to showers, recreation, and outdoor time. The settlement ended the practice of indefinite punitive lockdown .

January 17, 1984 – Jane G. v. Solano County (Class-Action Filed)

Filed on behalf of 17-year-old Jane G. and all juveniles detained at Solano County Juvenile Hall . Allegations included unconstitutional isolation practices (days without showers, exercise, or attorney access), denial of due process, and limited communication rights. Relief sought included injunctions and damages. The lawsuit triggered reforms later solidified by the 1985 settlement .s against Juvenile Hall officer Cesar Holguin Navejar tied to alleged sexual assault of a teenage detainee.

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If you or a loved one has suffered abuse, assault, or sexual misconduct as a result of Solano County Juvenile Detention Facility and its staff members, call (800) 509-9747 or request a free case evaluation online. Our attorneys are here to listen and provide support – 100% free and confidential.

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