What should be a relaxing, therapeutic experience can become a nightmare when a massage therapist crosses professional boundaries. Sadly, reports of sexual abuse and misconduct during massage sessions are growing across New York, from upscale spas to national franchise chains.
At Survivors of Abuse NY, we stand with survivors who were sexually abused in massage spas, hotels, wellness clinics, and private massage studios. Our NY massage spa sexual abuse attorneys provide discreet, trauma-informed representation to help you take legal action against both the individual perpetrator and any business that failed to prevent the abuse.
What Is Considered Sexual Abuse in a Massage Setting?
Massage therapy involves a high level of physical contact—but when that contact becomes invasive, inappropriate, or non-consensual, it constitutes abuse. Common examples include:
Touching of private areas without medical or therapeutic reason
Undraping or exposing a client unnecessarily
Continuing to touch after being told to stop
Sexual comments or behavior during a session
Inappropriate use of oils or pressure in sensitive regions
These violations are never justified. Therapists are required by law to follow ethical and professional guidelines. When they fail, you can take legal action.
Can I File a Lawsuit for Massage Sexual Abuse in NY?
Yes. Even if no criminal charges were filed, you can still pursue a civil lawsuit for damages. These cases help survivors:
Receive compensation for emotional trauma
Cover the cost of therapy and recovery
Hold spa owners, managers, or franchises accountable
Prevent others from becoming victims
Businesses that hire or retain dangerous employees can also be held liable for negligence or failure to conduct proper background checks.
Who Can Be Held Responsible?
The therapist who committed the abuse
Spa owners or franchise operators
Hotel spa staff or managers
Supervisors who ignored past complaints
Corporate entities that failed to train or monitor staff
Civil lawsuits provide a pathway for survivors to seek both accountability and compensation.
Why Survivors Trust Our Firm
Proven success in sexual abuse litigation
Survivor-first, trauma-informed legal team
No out-of-pocket costs—pay nothing unless we win
Confidential consultations across New York
