Utah troubled teen program failed to report a boy’s child abuse allegation, lawsuit claims

Syracuse-based Elevations RTC is facing accusations of abusing a teenager in its care.

(Shannon Sollitt | The Salt Lake Tribune) Finn Richardson (right), and Meg Applegate stand outside attorney Alan W. Mortensen's office Monday. Richardson is suing a Utah treatment center for alleged abuse and neglect.

Utah troubled teen program failed to report a boy’s child abuse allegation, lawsuit claims

Syracuse-based Elevations RTC is facing accusations of abusing a teenager in its care.

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