A Call for Witnesses: Eric Uller, reported child sexual perpetrator, a former City employee, and volunteer at the Santa Monica Police Activities League (“PAL”)
This article provides information about the allegations against Eric Uller and frequently asked questions about claims of sexual abuse.
What are the allegations against Eric Uller?
Eric Uller, a former City employee, allegedly sexually abused more than 200 minor children beginning in the late 1980s when he served as a volunteer for the non-profit Santa Monica Police Activities League. According to reports, Uller would target and prey upon underprivileged children and use his position as a volunteer to sexually abuse minor children who participated in Santa Monica’s Police Activities League.
Pursuant to news articles, Uller’s background check conducted in 1991 revealed that he was arrested as a teenager for molestation of a minor. Despite Uller’s prior arrest, Uller was still permitted to serve as a volunteer for the Police Activities League. Uller was arrested in 2018 but committed suicide the day he was supposed to appear in court to face charges.
It is suspected that there are more victims of Eric Uller. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse at the hands of Eric Uller, our attorneys are here to listen and help. Learn more about how we help sexual abuse survivors or schedule a no obligation consultation with one of our lawyers by completing our online form or by calling us at (206) 462-4334.
How can sexual abuse impact its victims?
Even if there is no outward injury to the body, sexual abuse of a child can have serious psychological effects. The effects of sexual violence are many, but can include:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Flashbacks
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Panic attacks
- Substance abuse
- Disordered sleep
- Sexual dysfunction
These are serious issues that can harm a person’s ability to work, study, maintain relationships, and enjoy their lives. Treatment for sexual abuse-related damage can take a long time and become very expensive.
What is the current statute of limitations for child sex abuse in Washington State?
Survivors in Washington often file lawsuits decades after the abuse ended. However, there are many ways the statute of limitations can impact a case, so it is important you speak with an attorney to learn your rights. If you have any questions about the statute of limitations for your potential case, please contact us directly.
Can I come forward or sue anonymously if I’m worried about my privacy?
The law usually allows attorneys to file lawsuits on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse using a pseudonym, like “John Doe” or “Jane Doe,” or a person’s initials. It also may be possible to resolve your case privately without filing a lawsuit or going to court.
How can survivors receive damages for sexual abuse?
Our attorneys have been involved in some of the most complicated and concerning sexual abuse cases in the country, and we are often consulted by other law firms for guidance and expertise when representing abuse survivors. We take a trauma-informed approach to our representation that acknowledges the sensitive nature of each person’s case.
Every case is different and results – which depend on the facts of the case – cannot be guaranteed. However, we will fight to hold negligent institutions and individuals accountable. Through our efforts, we have helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars in damages on behalf of abuse survivors. While no amount of monetary compensation can erase the trauma, the financial assistance can help pay for necessary expenses to allow the healing process to begin.
How much do you charge?
Our work is done on a contingency basis. This means that you do not pay us on an hourly basis, and we advance the costs of litigation. If we help you resolve your case, we receive a percentage of the amount you receive, and you reimburse us for the costs we advanced on your behalf.
Our case results
PCVA has a lengthy history of pursuing damages from youth-serving organizations that employed individuals who abused their positions of authority to sexually assault children, including religious organizations, school districts, foster care agencies, boarding homes, and hospitals. See below for links to some of our case results involving such entities:
$16.95M Settlement in Landmark Child Abuse Case Against Washington State
$9.35M Settlement for Foster Care Child Sexual Abuse Case Against Washington State
$7.5M Jury Verdict for Child Sex Abuse Case Against YMCA
$4.25M Settlement in Sexual Assault Case Against Issaquah School District
$4.2M Settlement Reached in Coach Sexual Abuse Case Against University Place School District
$3.9M Settlement in Sexual Abuse Against Tahoma School District
$3M Settlement in Coach Sexual Abuse Case Against Seattle Public Schools
See a more detailed list on our Case Results page.