$4.5 million verdict for minors abused by school teacher. San Diego County.

Summary

Continued parental concerns over a teacher's attention to female students went unanswered by authorities at an elementary school in Carlsbad. School district found liable by jury.

The Case

  • Court and Case Number: San Diego County (North County: Vista); Case No. 37-2010-60474-CU-PO-NC
  • Type of Case: Negligence, Sexual Abuse
  • Type of Result: Jury Verdict

The Attorneys

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:
    Taylor & Ring by David M. Ring and Louanne Masry, Los Angeles
  • Attorney for the Defendant:
    Stutz, Artiano, Shinoff & Holtz by Daniel Shinoff and Paul Carelli, San Diego (for CUSD)
    Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP by Marilyn Moriarty, San Diego (for Raymond Firth)