Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in New York
Sexual Harassment in school
My daughter was sexual assualted in her school by another male student in a higher grade. I would to know if i can sue the school and what are my option .
Asked on 12/29/98, 8:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Harold M. Weiner
Coles & Weiner, P.C.
Re: Sexual Harassment in school
We are awaiting the pending U.S. Supreme Court
decision on this issue, as far as Federal law is
concerned. Depending on the circumstances, you
may have a cause of action under New York State
law and if the school is in New York City, under
the Administrative Code.
Harold M. Weiner
Coles & Weiner, P.C.
342 MADISON AVENUE SUITE 1800
Answered on 1/26/99, 10:13 am