Rosemead High School Sexual Abuse Lawyers – Victims Continue to Come Forward
Did you suffer abuse while you were a student at Rosemead High School? If so, you could have the right to file a sexual abuse lawsuit. More specifically, you could have the right to file a lawsuit against the El Monte Union High School District. You could also be entitled to receive compensation.
Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our lawyers believe in getting the victims of school sexual abuse justice. We are committed to holding all negligent school districts liable for the damages that victims suffered when they were students at California schools. We know how difficult it can be for victims to come forward and seek help, especially after so much time has passed since the abuse occurred. We are dedicated to making the legal process as simple as possible, so we offer free case evaluations to ensure that all victims have access to the guidance that they need. If you are ready to speak with our school child sex abuse lawyers, contact us today.
Summary of the Latest Lawsuit: Another group of former Rosemead High School students have come forward to sue the El Monte Union High School District for alleged sexual abuse that they suffered at the hands of teachers, coaches, and other staff all while they were minors. The latest lawsuit was filed by nine women on Tuesday, July 24, 2024, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The lawsuit claims that the women suffered abuse when they were teenagers at the school from 1992 to 2003. This lawsuit comes just two months after three other women also filed a claim against the school district for abuse that occurred between 2005 and 2011; this lawsuit alleges that the school district allowed a culture of sexual misconduct and protected abusers. The nine women pursuing the latest lawsuit claim that their complaints of sexual abuse were ignored and that school administrators investigated but nothing ever came from those internal investigations.
One of the women involved in the lawsuit claimed that she was targeted by multiple school employees. When she sought help from her mentor, she was further abused. She stated that “it was [her] mentor that [she] turned to, and [her] mentor became [her] rapist.”
The women claimed that teachers told them to wear revealing clothes. Some teachers told the students that they had “bedroom eyes.” The women are accusing the district of negligence for allowing the abuse to continue for so long. Reportedly, some of the teachers/staff named in the lawsuit are still employed by the district.
Reportedly, some of the women did not realize that they were victims of child sex abuse until an article was written by a Rosemead High School alumnus, who reported on allegations made against his former advisor. This article finally brought attention to the conditions at the high school and the culture of sexual abuse.
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Unfortunately, sex abuse is very common in California schools. It is important to understand that the sexual abuse of students is always child sexual abuse, as minors can never consent to any sexual contact. Teachers, coaches, teacher aids, counselors, and other school staff take advantage of their positions and proximity to students to ultimately abuse them. The attackers are usually individuals that students trust. In most cases, attackers manipulate their victims to ensure that they do not speak up to report the abuse. The few students that do speak up about sexual abuse at school are often ignored and their reports are thrown out. In many cases of school-wide sexual abuse, school staff and the district are aware of the abuse but cover it up and fail to do anything to stop the abuse or protect students.
Sexual abuse in schools can include the following:
- Rape and attempted rape
- Sodomy
- Penetration with objects
- Kissing
- Fondling, touching, and groping
- Forcing the attacker to perform any sexual act, including oral sex or touch the attacker in any way
- Sending sexually explicit text messages
- Sending sexually explicit images
- Making sexually explicit jokes or comments
Victims of sexual abuse in schools could suffer some of the following damages:
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Unwanted pregnancies and related complications
- Injuries to reproductive organs
- Injuries to genitals
- Mental and emotional harm, including depression, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, fear, panic, etc.
- Increased risk of substance abuse
- Increased risk of self-harm
Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit for any sexual abuse that occurred at Rosemead High School. The right to sue is based on negligence – specifically, on the negligence of the school district. All school districts have the duty to keep their students safe. Part of this is ensuring that all prospective employees are subject to background checks, training, and supervision. Once hired, employees should continue to be subject to random background checks. In addition, districts should require routine training and have clear policies/procedures for preventing and addressing sex abuse.
In summary, these school districts have a duty to protect students from sex abuse. When abuse is reported or even suspected, the school district must investigate and take action to stop the abuse and prevent it from continuing. When the school district fails to address student sexual abuse or even covers up the abuse, then the school district could be liable and could be sued.
In other words, you could have the right to file a lawsuit for sexual abuse that occurred at Rosemead High School. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit against the negligent school district, contact the experts here at our law firm today.
What Compensation is Available for Recovery?Some of the categories of compensation available for recovery for school sexual abuse claims include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
- Treble damages
- Legal fees
Treble damages, specifically, may apply to cases in which the sexual abuse was covered up by the district. If treble damages are awarded, claimants can be eligible to recover up to three times the total damages. For example, a claim determined to have a $1 million value could actually result in the victim receiving up to $3 million given that the sexual abuse was covered up.
How much is my sexual abuse case against El Monte Union High School District worth? The value of sexual abuse claims is based on the details surrounding each claim. In general, child sex abuse claims for abuse that occurred at schools tend to be high value claims. Individual claims can be worth anywhere from $500,000 to $3 million and sometimes even more. Class action claims for sex abuse at schools can be worth $15 million to $25 million. Again, the value of these claims is strictly based on the details. For more information about the possible value of your Rosemead High School sex abuse lawsuit, contact us today.
We will fight for your right to be compensated – Here at our law firm, we believe in getting the victims of child sex abuse at schools the justice that they deserve. We are ready to take on your claim and get you the highest recovery possible. Whether our sexual abuse lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, our team of knowledgeable sex abuse attorneys will do everything necessary to secure the maximum recovery available.
In California, victims of child sex abuse have until the age of forty – or five years from the date of discovering the harm caused by the abuse – to file civil lawsuits. This means that you may still have the right to file a lawsuit for abuse that occurred at Rosemead High School even if the abuse happened decades ago. What happens if I do not file my claim on time? Failing to file a claim on time will result in losing the right to sue entirely. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law GroupOur school sex abuse lawsuit lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and get justice. Even though here have already been two lawsuits filed against the school district, there is still time for you to come forward and hold the negligent district accountable for failing to keep you safe when you were a student. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our team is committed to representing the victims of child sex abuse. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you!
Free Case Evaluations: our team offers both free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to begin or continue your sexual abuse claim, our team will be ready to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue the legal process. To schedule a free case evaluation with our expert school sex abuse lawyers, contact us today.
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