A harrowing legal battle unfolds as a young woman takes a stand against her father, accusing him of years of sexual abuse. On May 1, 2025, the plaintiff, identified only as C.H., filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, against Rex Chienhsing Huang. The case has drawn attention due to the serious nature of the allegations and the involvement of familial relations.
The complaint outlines a series of distressing accusations against Rex Chienhsing Huang, who is alleged to have sexually assaulted his daughter over several years. According to the filing by Hann Law Firm, C.H. claims that these incidents began when she was in kindergarten and continued until she was in fourth grade. The document details specific instances where Huang allegedly forced his daughter into inappropriate physical contact and threatened her with violence if she refused to comply with his demands. These acts are said to have caused significant emotional and psychological harm to C.H., who is now 19 years old and attending college in Berkeley.
The plaintiff accuses Huang of multiple violations including sexual battery, sexual assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of civil rights under California Civil Code § 52.4. The complaint highlights that during an interview at the Children's Interview Center on August 23, 2021, C.H. recounted these traumatic experiences which led Santa Clara County Sheriff's Deputies to execute a search warrant at Huang's residence. This search reportedly uncovered lewd materials consistent with C.H.'s allegations.
C.H.'s legal team argues that Huang's actions were not only morally reprehensible but also legally indefensible under California law. They emphasize that such conduct has inflicted lasting damage on C.H., impacting her mental health and quality of life. The lawsuit seeks general damages for pain and suffering, special damages for medical expenses incurred due to psychological treatment, punitive damages aimed at deterring similar future conduct by others, and attorney’s fees.
Represented by attorneys James C. Hann and Lechelle Mercier from Hann Law Firm based in San Jose, C.H.'s case is presided over by Judge T. Phan under Case ID 25CV464827. As this legal process unfolds, it serves as a poignant reminder of the severe consequences of familial abuse and the pursuit of justice for survivors.