On March 15, 2022, Samantha Arizabal, a teacher at Ivy Bound Academy in Sherman Oaks was arrested. Arizabal, who was employed by the school in 2020, is accused of “alleged ongoing inappropriate sexual contact” with students when she was employed by the school, according to a statement released by LAPD. Arizabal has been charged with multiple felony charges and could face additional charges if any other victims come forward. LAPD detectives are currently looking to identify additional victims.
Was your child among the victims at Ivy Bound Academy in Sherman Oaks? If so, it is important that the sexual misconduct is immediately reported to detectives and that you find a lawyer. You might have grounds to file a lawsuit for the sexual assault that your child suffered at the hands of his or her teacher. Your child could be entitled to compensation.
If you are interested in exploring the legal options that are available to you, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You need the help of a law firm representing sexual abuse victims from Ivy Bound Academy focused on the victims of Samantha Arizabal. Our lawyers can help you.
Here at Normandie Law Firm, our teacher sexual assault lawyers are more than ready to help you. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of sexual assault claims, and we are not afraid to take on Ivy Bound Academy and fight for the rights of your child after suffering sexual assault in the school. If you would like to explore your legal options and discuss your right to sue for student sexual assault, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately.
A Brief Overview of Sexual Assault
Sexual assault continues to be a major issue in schools. Teachers have easy access to vulnerable students. They take advantage of their position to gain the trust of innocent kids and harm them. Sexual assault is an umbrella term that includes all the following:
- Rape (any penetration of the victim’s body or forcing the victim to penetrate the perpetrator’s body)
- Attempted rape
- Fondling, unwanted touching, unwanted kissing, or any unwanted sexual contact
- Forcing the victim to perform sexual acts (like oral sex, touching, etc.)
Without a doubt, sexual assault can have lasting effects on victims. Some of the physical effects of sexual assault include the following: sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), organ damage (to reproducing organs, specifically), injuries to genitals, fractures, lacerations, bruises, scrapes, etc. Some of the mental and emotional effects of sexual assault include the following: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, fear, panic disorder, etc. Victims of sexual assault can suffer long term consequences of sexual assault for the rest of their lives.
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Is Ivy Bound Academy Liable for Sexual Assault? – Understanding School Responsibility
My son or daughter was a student or is a current student at Ivy Bound Academy. Can I sue the school? Yes, you could sue the school. It is important that you understand that the school could be liable for the sexual assault that occurs to students at the hands of teachers. Without a doubt parents expect that their children will be safe around teachers and staff. Likewise, students trust their teachers.
Schools have a responsibility to keep their students safe. If students suffer sexual assault at school, schools could be liable for some of the following reasons:
- Negligent hiring (failing to screen teachers, run background checks, etc.)
- Negligent training (failing to properly train teachers/staff on acceptable behavior with students, how to identify possible misconduct, how to report misconduct, etc.)
- Negligent supervising (failing to supervise the way that teachers/staff interact with the students)
- Negligent handling of existing complaints (failing to take action after receiving complaints of misconduct, not firing the teacher, etc.) resulting in the misconduct to continue
Is Ivy Bound Academy, specifically, liable for the sexual assault that your son or daughter suffered at the hands of Samantha Arizabal? Currently, the investigation is still underway; therefore, it is unclear if the school knew or should have known of the misconduct or if the school was negligent in any way. In most cases of teacher sexual assault, however, schools typically are found liable in one way or another.
For more information about establishing school liability for teacher sexual assault, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts here at Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to help you.
Sexual Assault Class Action Lawsuit
Because there are multiple victims, it is likely that a class action lawsuit will be filed against the school for the teacher’s sexual assault of the students. You might have many questions regarding how to join a class action lawsuit. In most cases, joining a class action lawsuit is as simple as opting in or opting out. However, since this is a situation that is still unfolding, things are not as simple.
The first step, of course, is to contact the authorities to report the sexual assault so that it is on record along with the original reports against the teacher. Next, you will need find a lawyer experienced in sexual assault class action lawsuits. Here at our law firm, our Ivy Bound Academy Sherman Oaks sexual assault class action lawsuit lawyers can help you with the rest of the process.
For more information about filing a class action lawsuit for the sexual assault that your son or daughter suffered at Ivy Bound Academy in Sherman Oaks, contact us today. Our class action lawsuit lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Compensation for Teacher Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Depending on the details surrounding your case, you could be entitled to recover monetary compensation. Student teacher sexual assault cases tend to be high value. What could you be eligible to receive? How much compensation could you be awarded? Although the value of your claim will always be based strictly on the details of your claim, it could include some of the following categories:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be awarded – including the potential value of your teacher sexual misconduct lawsuit – contact us today. Here at Normandie Law Firm, our sexual assault lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue Ivy Bound Academy for the sexual assault that your son or daughter suffered and to help you recover the maximum payout available. For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be awarded, contact us today.
Contact Us Today – The Normandie Law Firm is actively heading the ongoing investigation into the civil lawsuit claims on behalf of the multiple victims of Samantha Arizabal who were Students at Ivy Bound Academy charter school in Sherman Oaks, California. If you suspect or have confirmed that your child has been a victim of inappropriate conduct while attending the school, please contact our investigation department at the Normandie Law Firm. Your child may be entitled to millions of dollars in monetary compensation.
We have decades of experience handling personal injury cases, including sexual assault cases. Our sexual assault lawyers are more than ready to help you sue for the sexual assault that your child suffered at school. To make our legal services accessible to everyone who is looking for legal guidance, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During these legal services, our sexual assault experts will answer all your questions, address your concerns, and give you the information that you need to begin or continue your teacher sexual assault lawsuit. Contact us immediately if you are ready to speak with our lawyers.
Here at Normandie Law Firm, we are proud to offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that you will not have to pay any upfront legal fees for our legal services. We also work on a contingency structure. This means that you will not be responsible to pay any legal fees until your lawsuit is successful. If you don’t win, you will not pay.
Are you ready to discuss your Ivy Bound Academy teacher sexual assault class action lawsuit? If so, contact us at your earliest convenience. We are ready to help you through this traumatic experience.
