Former Vista Maria residents hold large gathering as abuse lawsuit expands against nonprofit

Former Vista Maria residents held a gathering in Allen Park as a lawsuit expands, alleging years of abuse and systemic failures at the nonprofit. The lawsuit, filed April 13, names Sophia Knoblauch, Sarina Jensen, and other former residents as plaintiffs, accusing staff of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse. Attorneys seek changes to Michigan’s civil statute of limitations for child abuse cases.