A mental health and social services facility in Dearborn Heights is facing a planned lawsuit as dozens of former residents come forward with allegations of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse spanning several decades.
The facility, Vista Maria, said it has shut down its residential treatment unit, but people involved with the expected lawsuit said they take issue with the organization continuing to operate other services.
Girls and women who plan to be part of the lawsuit said it represents the first time their voices are being heard after years of being ignored by staff…