Civil Liability for Criminal Acts
Corporate Liability Due to Abusive Employees
Sexual abuse perpetrated by personnel at schools, churches, childcare facilities, businesses and service originations presents an unset
tling litigation risk for employers and facility operators.
Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial has developed considerable expertise defending businesses and organizations against liability for alleged sexual misconduct of their employed personnel. The victims or alleged victims are often children.
Businesses and service organizations face heightened scrutiny of employee screening, training and supervision policies. Litigation typically involves claims that negligent hiring or supervision enabled a sexual predator.
Trial attorneys in the practice group are experienced in achieving successful resolution of these difficult cases, including dismissals and favorable settlements.
Recent Civil Liability for Criminal Acts Cases
- An early childhood education provider in Tennessee faced multiple liability actions arising from the criminal conviction of a teacher for engaging in criminal sexual misconduct with children. All claims against the provider were successfully resolved at favorable amounts prior to trial.
- A national day care center operator in Texas faced numerous liability actions involving the criminal conviction of a teacher for criminal sexual misconduct. All claims against the operator were successfully resolved at favorable amounts prior to trial.
- An early childhood education center in Georgia faced a claim by parents of a minor that two teachers physically and mentally abused the child at the center. The case was resolved for nuisance value.