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Torts/Personal Injury

Nov. 9, 2026

Jury awards $29M, school district says no payment is due

A Los Angeles jury awarded $29 million to a former student sexually abused by a teacher decades ago, but ABC Unified says a confidential settlement eliminates its financial responsibility.

A Los Angeles jury awarded $29 million to a former elementary school student who was sexually abused by a teacher decades ago, after ABC Unified School District stipulated to negligence and liability shortly before trial.

However, the district said Friday that it reached a settlement with the plaintiff during trial that shields it from financial responsibility for the $29 million award and ensures that no district programs or services will be affected.

Neither party has d...

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