Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1993
Florida licensing audit and accumulated litigation
A Florida audit reviewed licensing decisions and concerns about Straight’s practices. The organization’s history also included more than $15 million in reported lawsuit settlements.
1990
Norton damages award
A Florida jury awarded damages to Karen Norton over alleged assault, denial of health care, and restrictions on visiting her dying grandfather while she was a participant.
1986
Milam lawsuit settlement
Straight settled a case alleging malpractice, negligence, licensing violations, false imprisonment, assault, emotional distress, and fraud, including allegations of severe food deprivation.
1983
Civil judgment involving confinement allegations
A court ordered Straight to pay compensatory and punitive damages in a case brought by a former participant who said he had been held against his will.
1980
Allegations of abuse and coercive treatment
Former participants and families alleged that Straight used forced enrollment, isolation, physical restraint, deprivation, intimidation, and other abusive practices. Investigations and civil actions were reported in multiple states.