Facts

Defendant Roe School District's employee, a teacher's assistant, sexually abused plaintiff Jane Doe, then 15, during school hours. He took her outside of classroom onto an adjoining stairway and abused her while disguising his abuse as an attempt to teach plaintiff. Plaintiff was diagnosed with Coffin-Lowry Syndrome. Her mental capacity was that of a 5 to 6 year old. The abuse was over the clothing and no skin to skin contact nor any penetration. The abuse was also caught on the school's surveillance cameras.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that the school was negligent in supervising its employees. The children were not supposed to be out of classroom for any extended period of time. The school principal at the time testified in his deposition that the teacher should have not permitted the teacher's assistant to take plaintiff outside of class.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that it was the teacher's assistant's fault and he had no prior similar behavior to provide any warning to the school district. The school district further disputed the nature and extent of plaintiff's injuries.

Injuries

Plaintiff sustained psychological injuries with post traumatic disorder and psychotic outburst on occasions.

Result

The case settled for $1.5 million.