Schools — public, private, and religious — have a duty to protect students from abuse by staff, coaches, or other students. Survivors, or a parent/guardian on behalf of a current minor, may have a claim against the school or district for failing to prevent or properly respond to abuse.
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Schools can be held civilly liable when they knew or should have known about a risk to a student — for example, prior complaints about a staff member — and failed to act, or when they failed to properly screen or supervise staff.
This applies to K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and religious or private schools operating in New York, whether the abuse occurred years ago or more recently.
Anyone abused by a teacher, coach, staff member, or another student while enrolled at a New York school — or a parent/legal guardian filing on behalf of a current minor student.
Costs of past or ongoing mental health support related to the abuse.
Holding the school or district responsible for its failure to protect students.
Treatment connected to the impact of the abuse, where applicable.
New York's extended deadlines mean many survivors of abuse from years or decades ago may still be able to file. A free review can confirm your specific timeline.
Yes, as a parent or legal guardian. If the abuse is ongoing, please contact school administration and local authorities immediately, in addition to reaching out here.
That's what the free review is for. Submit the form and a network attorney will confirm your eligibility based on your situation.
MaasAttorney is a legal marketing and attorney-matching service and is not a law firm. Submitting a form on this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cases may be referred to one or more independent, licensed attorneys in the MaasAttorney network who are solely responsible for the evaluation and handling of your claim. This is Attorney Advertising. Prior case results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) is available 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673.
