New York Jury Awards $3.5 Million to Sexual Abuse Survivor More Than 40 Years Later
A verdict shows why New York’s expanded filing laws are critical for survivors whose abuse happened decades ago.
Skip to content A verdict shows why New York’s expanded filing laws are critical for survivors whose abuse happened decades ago.
Los Angeles Unified has approved an additional $250 million in judgment obligation bonds to fund sexual abuse claim settlements, bringing total authorized borrowing to $750 million as California districts face long term financial consequences from survivor litigation.
Multiple school employees and a police officer in one Alabama county now face charges tied to child sexual abuse material, prompting a coordinated investigation involving state and federal agencies. The case raises broader questions about institutional oversight, reporting duties, and how misconduct can remain hidden inside organizations trusted with children’s safety.
A New Jersey jury has awarded $30 million to a survivor of school sexual abuse, holding both a city and a school board liable for failing to stop years of misconduct. The award is believed to be the largest school related sexual abuse award in the state since New Jersey expanded its statute of limitations in 2019 to allow older survivors to bring civil claims.
A New Jersey lawsuit alleges a high school teacher sexually abused a student for years and that family members employed by the district knew about the abuse but failed to report it.
Chicago Public Schools has agreed to a $17.5 million settlement after former dean Brian Crowder was convicted of sexually abusing a student at Little Village Lawndale High School. The case involves systemic grooming of students by staff, with additional civil litigation still underway.
A Los Angeles family has filed a lawsuit claiming Sierra Canyon School failed to protect their 7-year-old daughter from bullying and sexual assault carried out by older students in a bathroom “Kissing Club.” The suit alleges staff knew but did not report the abuse.
Cascade School District’s superintendent is stepping aside while investigators examine allegations that staff ignored warnings about a teacher’s harmful conduct toward students.
Four students have filed lawsuits alleging Ursuline High School and the Diocese of Youngstown ignored warnings about escalating bullying and abuse, allowing serious harm to take place.
A New Jersey family says repeated warnings about a 12-year-old student were ignored before their 7-year-old son was assaulted, and a newly finalized $650,000 settlement exposes how crucial safeguards allegedly failed.