Allegations of sexual abuse have surfaced involving St. Theresa school and parish in Palatine, Illinois have surfaced. The alleged abuse has been corroborated by several women who were enrolled in the school in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
According to reports from survivors, the abuse was perpetrated by a custodian at the school and was reported to the school’s headmaster who allegedly failed to take any intervention. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Schools Legal Responsibility for the Act’s of Staff
While we await for more details to surface related to these abuse allegations at St. Theresa’s, schools and other institutions can be held accountable for the acts of their staff when the school fails to adequately conduct a pre-employment screening.
Similarly in circumstances where the school learns about allegations of abuse carried out by staff and fail to report the incident(s) to authorities or take other interventions, they may be held legally accountable in court for claims and lawsuits brought by survivors.
Our sexual abuse and assault attorneys will update this webpage as we learn more about these allegations.
Damages in Sexual Abuse Claims
Illinois law recognizes the rights of victims of sexual abuse to pursue a civil lawsuit for economic and non-economic damages. In many sexual abuse cases, this involves:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Emotional anguish
- Counseling and therapy
In some circumstances, a claim for punitive damages can be made with leave of court.
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The Time to Act is Now
As with all civil claims, there are statute of limitations that may limit the time to bring a claim. Your failure to bring a claim within the prescribed time may forever bar your right to file a lawsuit. Talk to a lawyer today.
