Case Result

Education-Title IX, Governmental Law

2017
Miami, FL

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Case Details

Summary judgment won on behalf of The School Board of Monroe County, Florida in a high-profile federal case alleging school officials did not adequately respond to sexual harassment complaints by a former elementary school student.

Additional Notes

Plaintiffs sought over $1 million, reduced to $575,000. Defense established claims were largely unsupported by inconsistent statements. Plaintiffs' attorneys withdrew, and plaintiffs proceeded pro se. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman recommended granting summary judgment on all counts, adopted by Judge Jose Martinez.

Vernis & Bowling

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Vernis & Bowling

Miami, FL
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