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Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
School Incident
Rape

Jane Doe v. Los Angeles Unified School District, et al.

Published: Jun. 24, 1995 | Result Date: May 16, 1995 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: BC075078 –  $0

Judge

Reginald A. Dunn

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Richard F. Seitz


Defendant

Vincent De Paul Lapointe


Experts

Plaintiff

Carlos F. Saucedo M.D.
(medical)

Defendant

Eugene Malitz
(medical)

Facts

On May 22, 1992, Plaintiff Jane Doe, a 19-year-old student, was found in the boys' locker room of a high school, with Defendant John Roe, a 22-year-old student. Both were naked from the waist down; both are mentally challenged and dependent adults; both denied having sex at the time. Both were suspended pending parental conferences. Plaintiff later alleged that she had been raped by Defendant Roe and that both the school officials and the alleged rapist terrorized her not to report the incident.

Settlement Discussions

Defendants contend they made no offers and Plaintiff made a 998 demand in the amount of $60,000 ($30,000 demand of the school district and $30,000 demand of the teacher).

Specials in Evidence

not claimed (provided by the county) not claimed (6 months psychiatric)

Damages

Plaintiff asked the jury to award $250,000; and Plaintiff sought punitive damages against the teacher.

Injuries

Post traumatic stress disorder; emotional distress; inability to relate with men; nightmares -- all requiring future psychotherapy.

Deliberation

3 hours

Poll

10-2 Defendant school district, 12-0 Defendant Roe

Length

12 days


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