Serenity Mesa Recovery Center controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Mother sues CYFD and Serenity Mesa Recovery Center over alleged assaults in custody
Lawsuit filed
A New Mexico mother, Kim Cordova, filed a federal lawsuit against the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) and Serenity Mesa Recovery Center, alleging negligence after her teenage daughter was reportedly sexually assaulted twice while in their care. The lawsuit was initially filed in Santa Fe District Court and has moved to federal court. CYFD said it cannot comment due to pending litigation; Serenity Mesa has not responded.
Stated objective. We just want accountability and we want whatever judge, whatever jury looks at this to tell CYFD to make them change
Company response
Denial — CYFD
CYFD responded, saying they "cannot comment on any issues concerning this case because it involves pending litigation" and will address the lawsuit in court.
Source excerpt
The lawsuit, initially filed in Santa Fe District Court, has now moved to federal court.
Kim Cordova, a New Mexico mother, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) and Serenity Mesa Recovery Center, alleging negligence after her teenage daughter, Payton, was reportedly sexually assaulted twice while in their care.
CYFD responded, saying they "cannot comment on any issues concerning this case because it involves pending litigation" and will address the lawsuit in court.