Redlands Teacher Accused of Sexual Abuse by Multiple Female Students – Teacher Sex Abuse Lawyers

Investigators with the Redlands Police Department are investigating allegations that a male teacher (who remains unidentified) had inappropriate contact with multiple students over the span of three years. These allegations came to light on May 7, 2024 and the authorities responded immediately.

The allegations involve the Redlands Adventist Academy. According to the authorities, the teacher “inappropriately touched” at least five female students, ranging in age from 14 to 17. Investigators believe that the most recent incident occurred in late April. School administrators placed the teacher on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.

The Redlands Police Department is conducting the criminal investigation into these allegations. They believe that here may be additional victims of abuse. Victims and anyone with information are urged to come forward and contact the investigators as soon as possible.

If you were sexually abused by a teacher or your child was sexually abused by a teacher, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school sexual abuse lawyers here at the Kenmore Law Group. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are fully dedicated to fighting for the rights of victims of sexual abuse at California schools. If you are ready to speak with our experts, contact us today.

About the Redlands Adventist Academy

The Redlands Adventist Academy is a K-12 school located at 130 Tennessee Street in Redlands, California. It is a WASC-accredited school with history that traces back to 1903. The school originally was an elementary school that served only 18 students. Over time, the school has expanded to include junior high school (middle school) and high school; in the present, the school has an annual enrollment of about 400 students.

Sexual Abuse at the Hands of Teachers and Other School Staff

Students are supposed to be safe when they are at school. Teachers and other staff, including coaches, office workers, and others, are supposed to be trusted adults. Unfortunately, these teachers and other staff take advantage of their positions and proximity to students to ultimately engage in inappropriate conduct with students.

Some examples of the sexual abuse that students could suffer include the following:

• Rape
• Attempted rape
• Sodomy
• Fondling, groping, any unwanted touching
• Forced kissing
• Forcing the victim to touch the attacker or perform any sexual acts on the attacker
• Making explicit and inappropriate jokes/comments
• Sending inappropriate images, videos, emails, and texts

Students Can Suffer Harm

Some of the harm that victims can suffer due to teacher sexual abuse can include the following:

• Sexually transmitted infections
• Unwanted pregnancies and pregnancy-related complications
• Injuries to genitals
• Injuries to reproductive organs (which could affect future fertility)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic
• Fear
• Increased risk of substance abuse
• Increased risk of self-harm

Can I Sue Redlands Adventist Academy for Sexual Abuse by a Teacher?

Yes, you could have the right to sue Redlands Adventist Academy for sexual abuse. Whether you were victimized when you are a student or a parent looking to sue on your child’s behalf, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. We understand that it can be very difficult for victims and their parents to figure out their rights after something as traumatic as sexual abuse. Here at our law firm, our team is committed to guiding victims and their families every step of the way.

Your right to sue for sexual abuse that happened at a school at the hands of a teacher or any other school staff is based on the duty of care that schools have towards their students. All schools, including religious private schools like Redlands Adventist Academy, for example, have a duty to keep their students safe – from all hazards, including hazards posed by teachers and other school staff. All employees must be subjected to thorough background checks (both before they are hired and randomly throughout their employment). Employees must also be appropriately trained and be subject to appropriate supervision. These schools must also have policies and procedures in place relevant to teacher misconduct, reporting, and investigating, for example.

Unfortunately, some of these schools simply do not take reports of abuse seriously, whether these reports come from other staff, parents, or students. While some schools ignore reports of sexual abuse, other schools actively cover up the abuse.

When schools fail to identify and address sexual abuse – or cover up sexual abuse – that students are suffering at the hands of their staff, the school could be liable.

For more information about your right to sue for the sexual abuse that you or your child suffered, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

How Long Do I Have to File My Claim against Redlands Adventist Academy?

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or deadline to sue. If claimants fail to file their claims on time, they run the risk of losing their right to sue entirely. So, how long do you have to file your claim?

In California, victims of child sex abuse have twenty-two years from the age of eighteen to file their lawsuits; this means that they have until the age of forty to pursue child sex abuse claims. There is also a five-year discovery rule that gives claimants five years after discovering the harm caused by the abuse to file their claims, even if they are already over forty.

If you are a parent interested in pursuing a claim on your child’s behalf, you can certainly do so. However, you must be aware that filing a claim will prevent your child from pursuing his or her own claim once they are adults.

For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your child sex abuse claim, contact the experts here at the Kenmore Law Group Today.

What Compensation Is Available for Recovery?

Victims of child sex abuse could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Treble damages
• Legal costs

Treble damages, specifically, are available for recovery only when the school covered up the sexual abuse. If treble damages are awarded, the claimant could be eligible to recover up to three times the damages.

How much are child sex abuse cases worth? The total value of these claims are based on very specific case details, such as the type of abuse that occurred, the resulting injuries, and more. These cases can be worth anywhere from $500,000 to $5 million, for example. If you are ready to fight for your rights and sue Redlands Adventist Academy, contact us today. Our school sex abuse lawyers are ready to handle your claim and help you secure the maximum payout available for your claim.

Contact the Kenmore Law Group Today

We believe in fighting for the rights of victims of child sex abuse. If you are ready to speak with our expert legal team, contact us today. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way and help you fight for justice. To remain as accessible as possible to all, we offer free legal services. These free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our child sex abuse lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you might need to either begin or continue your claim. These free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee Guarantee, which ensures that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our team works on a strict contingency structure, so our clients will actually not be required to pay anything unless their claims are successful.

Contact the child sex abuse lawyers here at the Kenmore Law Group as soon as possible!