PE Teacher Sexual Assault Lawsuit Attorney

Physical education tends to get overlooked when it comes to a child’s education needs. However, it’s clear that physical activity during the school day is a valuable component in our children’s lives. With the right gym teacher, students learn about the benefits of exercising and staying in shape. Gym classes also provide an outlet for those who are frustrated by having to sit and be quiet for long periods of time while they are ate school.

Many kids see their gym teacher as a fun and engaging mentor, but this may be a façade that’s put on by a predatory individual. By befriending a vulnerable child and making them feel special, a teacher can easily take advantage of the student and abuse them in a sexual manner. These incidents are far too common within schools systems throughout California, and much of it can be blamed on negligent school districts and private school boards. That’s why lawsuits against these entities have been on the rise in recent years, especially by those who were sexually abused many years ago.

If you are living with the trauma of PE teacher sexual assault, the legal experts of Kenmore are here to advise you of your rights and legal options. During a free consultation, we can discuss the option of suing for child sexual abuse and help you decide on the best way to move forward.

Can I Sue the School for Sexual Abuse by a PE Teacher?

Yes, it’s possible that you can sue the school where you were subjected to sexual abuse by one of the employees. These stories are very common in the news and social media sites nowadays, and the truth is, school districts are often negligent in their duty of care when it comes to protecting students from a predatory teacher. It’s not just public schools that are guilty of this; private schools have just as bad a record in hiring and keeping staff members that prey on children.

It seems unbelievable, but many district officials know about the same problematic teacher for years. Yet, virtually nothing is done in terms of firing the individual or taking actions to keep the student safe. If anything, there is a campaign to cover up evidence, bribe or silence the student in some other way, or just move the gym teacher to another school in the district. Aside from being unethical, this sort of behavior is unlawful, as school employees have a legal duty to report sexual abuse allegations or signs of sexual abuse to the authorities.

Your own case may involve different circumstances, but it’s clear a culture of student sexual abuse exits at many public and private schools in California. Out attorneys are committed to representing those who were taken advantage and ensuring that compensation is paid by the school system.

Settlement Value for a School Teacher Sexual Assault Claim

Those who were subjected to sexual assault by a gym teacher are likely to receive payments in the range of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Please note that if the victim is a minor, any type of sexual activity – even if the child agreed to it – is sexual assault. This is based on the premise that the age of consent in California is 18, so anyone under this age cannot give consent.

The amount of compensation is typically lower in case where the child was a victim of sexual exploitation and harassment. Case values in these instances may fall between $400,000 and $750,000, but there are times when payments exceed the $1,000,000 mark. It’s more than likely that you have questions about how much you can receive if you decide to sue for sexual abuse by a PE teacher. Our lawyers are happy to help, so give us a call to schedule a free case review.

How Long It Takes to Settle a PE Teacher Sex Abuse Lawsuit

The vast majority of lawsuits for sexual abuse by teachers take between 1 to 2 years, especially if you are suing a public school district. Liability claims against public entities involve numerous procedures that do not apply for lawsuits against private entities. Thus, any type of claim against a school district can take at least 12 months from start to finish. Cases that go to trail can take over 3 years, but this is extremely rare, so we normally refer to settlement timelines rather than how long it will take for a jury verdict.

If you are suing a private school, it’s possible that a resolution will be reached in 6 months or less. However, we generally stick to the rule of 1 to 2 years for cases involving the sexual abuse of a minor, no matter who is deemed as the negligent party.

How Much Time Do I have to File a Lawsuit?

Under the terms of California’s Assembly Bill 218, the deadline to file a child sexual abuse lawsuit is 22 years, starting from when the victim is 18 years old. That means your 40^th birthday is the cutoff point if you wish to sue the school district or any other for sexual misconduct by a PE teaser.

This legislation includes a discovery rule, which is based on the delayed discovery of injuries that were caused by childhood sexual abuse. Many victims do not realized the psychological and/or physical impact of sexual abuse on their lives until they are older than 40. If they can show that the moment of discovery did not occur until a later date, they have 5 years from the date of realization to file a claim for sexual assault.

The 5-year discovery rule has made it possible for older adults to seek justice from the entities that failed to protect them. You can learn more about the statute of limitations for sexual assault during a free consultation, which you can schedule by contacting us today.

Our Zero Fee Guarantee

At Kenmore Law Group, we operate under the principle that all victims of sexual assault and abuse deserve free legal services. With that in mind, you pay $0 upfront if you want us to represent you in a lawsuit for sexual assault by a gym teacher. As a part of your settlement award, we ask for legal fees from the defendant, so we only receive payment by winning your case. That means you owe $0 if we fail to bring you compensation at the end of your case.

We look forward to guiding you through the legal process and ensuring that justice is served. Contact our office to schedule a free case evaluation if you are a victim of PE teacher sexual abuse.