The Average Value of a Rosemead High School Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

A group of nine women, all former students of the high school, filed a lawsuit on July 24, 2024, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. According to the lawsuit, the nine women were sexually abused by coaches, teachers, and other staff while they attended the school as teenagers. Allegedly, the abuse of the nine women occurred from 1992 to 2003. The lawsuit also alleges that student complaints of the abuse were ignored and that “internal investigations” into the abuse never did anything,

One of the survivors claims that she was targeted by multiple school employees. Specifically, after being abused by one employee, she sought help from a mentor – a mentor who ultimately became her rapist. Survivors claim that staff told the to wear revealing clothing and made inappropriate comments about them having “bedroom eyes.” The survivors accuse the school district of negligence for allowing the sexual abuse to continue.

It is important to note that some of the teachers and other staff named in the lawsuit continue to be district employees.

Unfortunately, this is a difficult question to answer. This is because every child sex abuse claim is different, so there is no one specific value that applies to all claims. On average, these claims are high value claims. These claims can have values ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, and sometimes even more. To get a better understanding of the possible value of your claim, it is important to review the different categories of compensation available and the details that determine case value.

If you suffered physical, mental, or emotional harm or any other damages associated with the sexual abuse that you suffered at Rosemead High School, you could be eligible to sue and recover compensation based on the concept of negligence – or the school district’s failure to keep you safe. If your lawsuit is successful, you could be entitled to receive compensation. Although every claim is different, some of the categories of compensation that could be available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Treble damages
• Legal fees

Although medical costs, lost wages, and legal fees are relatively self-explanatory, the other categories of compensation are not.

Pain and suffering, specifically, refers to the value associated with the mental and emotional distress resulting from sexual abuse. Although things like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, etc. do not usually have a monetary value, a mental health expert can determine a value. In California, there is no limit or cap to the value placed on pain and suffering.

Punitive damages refer to compensation awarded as a sort of punishment towards the defendant. Punitive damages are awarded in cases where there was gross negligence. It is supposed to deter the defendant from future negligence. California does not place a limit on punitive damages.

Treble damages refer to the award being tripled in cases in which the defendant covered up the abuse. This is reserved for cases of sexual abuse of a minor. When treble damages are awarded, the value of these claims can be tripled.

To determine the value of these claims, we must evaluate the specific details surrounding the claim. These detains include the following:

• The specific sexual abuse that occurred
• The number of incidents or the total time that the abuse lasted
• The specific injuries resulting from the abuse (including physical, mental, and emotional harm)
• Whether the harm resulting from the abuse affected other aspects of victims lives
• Whether victims suffered temporary or permanent harm (including disability)
• Whether the entity knew about the abuse or should have known of the abuse
• Whether the entity covered up the sexual abuse

All of these details must be evaluated to determine the value of these claims.

If you are interested in learning more about the possible value of your claim, an experienced school child sex abuse lawyer evaluate your claim to estimate a case value. For more information about how case value is determined, contact us today.

The answer to this question will vary based on the specific details surrounding your Rosemead High School sexual abuse claim. You could be eligible to recover anywhere from $500,000 to $5 million. If you participate in a class action lawsuit, the result can range from $15 million to $25 million. For a more case-specific review of the details surrounding the possible recovery that you could be awarded, contact us today.

Of course, to preserve your right to file your claim and receive compensation, you have to file your claim on time. In California, the time that survivors of child sex abuse have to sue is outlined by AB 218. That is, survivors have until the age of 40 or 5 years from the discovery of the harm caused by the sexual assault to file their claims (even if this is past the age of 40). For more information about the time that you have to file your claim, contact us today.

The lawsuit discussed above is only the second lawsuit brought forth against the school district. Thousands of students attend the school every year, so it is likely that there are many other former students that may be victims of sexual abuse. If you were a victim, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling school sexual abuse claims and are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for justice. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are fully committed to handling your claim effectively and securing the maximum payout available for your claim.

To ensure that survivors of child sex abuse have access to legal services, our team offers free case evaluations. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our team will provide you with the guidance that you need to start or continue your claim. Even if you already started the legal process but are unhappy with the way that things are going (for example, if your current lawyer is trying to force you to accept a low settlement), our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.

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