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Civil Litigation

Apr. 10, 2018

Judge denies school’s motion for summary judgment in sex abuse case

A negligence lawsuit alleging Torrance Unified School District failed to act on reports that a wrestling coach molested students will proceed to trial after a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied the district's bid for summary judgment.

Judge denies school’s motion for summary judgment in sex abuse case
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle

LOS ANGELES -- A negligence lawsuit alleging Torrance Unified School District failed to act on reports that a wrestling coach molested students will proceed to trial after a superior court judge Monday denied the district's bid for summary judgment.

Judge Elihu Berle denied two defense motions for summary judgment, ruling the school did not meet its burden with regard to negligence, failure to supervise, failure to warn and other c...

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