Charter Oak High School Teacher Arrested for Sexually Molesting a Student

It’s disheartening to see one story after another of children who are sexually groomed, harassed, and assaulted by the people who have a legal duty to protect them from harm. Not only do we hear of current students that are being abused, there are countless victims who have come forward in recent years to talk about how they were abused many years ago. In short, the culture of student sexual abuse is alive and well, and too many school districts fail to do anything about it.

As of now, we know very little about what the happened between Joshua McGinn and the student that he allegedly abused. We know that a sexual act occurred between the teacher and student while she was a minor, which is crime under California law. Please note that underage victims (younger than 18) cannot legally consent to a sexual relationship with an adult. Thus, McGinn cannot defend himself by saying that the victim never said no or that she enjoyed the act that occurred between them. If she was legally a minor at the time, what happened is child sexual assault, pure and simple.

In this section, we will explore the concept of liability for accidents and abuse incidents at a public school, including acts of sexual abuse by a teacher. Essentially, we need to ask ourselves, is Joshua McGinn the only person that’s responsible for the victim’s pain and suffering?

Again, there are many details that we’ll need to learn about this case before we can answer this question with certainty. However, we know all too well that sexual exploitation of minors takes place on a regular basis at schools and other places where we trust that our kids will be safe. And many of the clients we’ve represented over the years told the principal, another teacher, or some other adult what was going on. Or, it was clear that there were signs of abuse or inappropriate conduct by the abuser, yet nothing was done to protect the students.

In the worst case scenario, the student is manipulated into thinking that he or she is to blame for the teacher taking advantage of them. Some district officials also hide evidence that should be turned over to the police, even though there have been accusations against the same staff member for years. You can imagine how traumatic this is for the victim, who has to face the predatory teacher day in and day out, knowing that they have gotten away their crimes. This individual will also move on to other victims, which is why we are certain that this one former student is not the only person whose life was devastated by Joshua McGinn.

Are you a victim of sexual abuse by Joshua McGinn or another staff member of Charter Oak High School at 1430 E. Covina Blvd? If so, please give us a call to learn about the legal actions that are available to you.

The value of a sexual abuse by a school teacher lawsuit is generally 6 to 7 figures, with some cases resulting in payments of $10,000,000 or more. Payments in the 8-figure range are reserved for the most extreme cases of abuse and neglect by the school district, so it’s safe to say that the average case value for a child sexual assault claim is anywhere from $500,000 to $2,000,000. However, estimates don’t tell the whole story when it comes to how much you can receive if you sue for being sexually abused at Charter Oak High School.

Knowing what your lawsuit is worth is critical to your rights as a child abuse victim. Our law firm has a dedicated team of school sex abuse attorneys who can help, so contact us at your earliest convenience.

School sexual abuse lawsuits are extremely complex compared to the average personal injury claim, so we would have to say that these cases often take 1 to 2 years from start to finish. However, some school districts are more willing to accept liability and reach a settlement sooner than others. So, it’s possible that your claim against the Charter Oak Unified School District will be settled in 6 months or less.

We want to assure you that over 90% of the lawsuits we handle are settled, meaning there is no need to try the case in court. But yes, some cases do need to be tried before a judge and jury, and these are the lawsuits that take the longest to resolve. Based on the court’s schedule, how long it takes to prepare for a trial, and other factors, obtaining a verdict from the jury can take between 3 and 5 years.

The statute of limitations for cases of sexual abuse during childhood is 22 years from when the date of abuse. Alternatively, the SOL starts from the date of the most recent incident of sexual assault / abuse. In the event that the victim was 18 years or older at the time, they generally have 10 years to file a claim against the liable entities.

While there is a clearly defined time limit for a lawsuit, things are more complicated when the issue at hand is the sexual abuse of a minor. In these situations, a child’s tendency to suppress the incident and not tell anyone is very common. As a result, they may not realize the harm that they suffered from being molested by a teacher until they are much older. Thus, you can also file a lawsuit within 5 years of discovering the injuries that resulted from the abuse.

Many victims are unaware of the 5-year discovery rule or find themselves confused by how much time they have to file a lawsuit for child sexual assault. Our lawyers can answer all your questions and help you develop the best course of action if you were sexually abused by a staff member at Charter Oak High School.

No matter how long ago a sex abuse incident occurred, it’s clear that the pain and trauma never goes away. However, there are steps you can take to heal from these events and move forward in a positive direction. Taking legal action is part of the recovery process for many people, which you can learn about during a free, private consultation.

If filing a sexual assault lawsuit is right for you, all legal fees are waived under the Zero Fee Guarantee. This is based on our policy of charging the party at fault for the cost of representing you. Thus, all of our expenses are recovered as a part of your settlement award, so if we fail to win your case, you owe us absolutely nothing.

Our school sex abuse lawyers are here for you 24/7, so contact us today and learn about your rights and legal options.

Other Pages on Our Website Related to This Topic
Leo Chesney Correctional Facility Sexual Abuse Lawyers
Average Value of Sexual Abuse Case against East Mesa Juvenile Facility
Average Value of a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility