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Another Former LAUSD Employee Charged with Child Molestation
The Los Angeles Unified School District is facing yet another possible scandal with last week’s arrest of Joaquin Diaz. Diaz, 44, a former San Fernando Valley teaching assistant who worked with special education students, stands accused of child molestation and kidnapping. As the Los Angeles Times reports, Diaz worked in a number of schools…
The Senators Firm, Llp Announces the Settlement Of 30 Child Abuse Claims Against Los Angeles Unified School District For $88 Million
Lawyers at The Senators Firm, LLP announced today that they have settled civil claims against Los Angeles Unified School District on behalf of more than two-dozen children and their parents for around $88 million. The children were victims of sexual abuse by teachers at two LAUSD elementary schools: Telfair Elementary School in Pacoima, and…
New Lawsuit Alleges LAUSD Failed to Protect Students from Abuse
A new lawsuit has been brought against the Los Angeles United School District, alleging that it once again failed to protect its students from sexual abuse and misconduct by one of its employees. The suit, brought forth by five former students of Benjamin Franklin High School, involves ex-volunteer assistant football coach Jaime Jimenez, who…
Gilroy Superintendent Reveals Accused Teacher had Been Disciplined
Gilroy High School teacher Douglas Le now stands accused of two felony counts of child enticement for his online activity targeting minors. While local families and students are shocked, the Gilroy Unified School District superintendent has admitted that this is not the first time Le has been accused of inappropriate behavior. As KSBW reports,…
Attorney Ronald Labriola Helms Torrence High Molestation Suit
Firm Partner Ronald Labriola is now helming a major lawsuit against the Torrance Unified School District on behalf of 18 Torrance High School students who allege that they were sexually molested by their wrestling coach. Thomas Snider is now facing 46 felony counts of lewd conduct and child molestation, but the suit charges the…
Attorney Thomas M. Moore Selected for 2016 Super Lawyers
The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Thomas M. Moore has once again been honored by California Super Lawyers. 2016 marks the ninth time that Attorney Moore has been recognized in this prestigious legal directory. For years, Super Lawyers has been a widely-recognized hallmark of trusted, quality legal counsel…