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Jennifer Besler v. West Windsor-Plainsboro School District and Daniel Hussong

Date: 03-24-2004

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Paulette Sapp-Peterson

Court: Superior Court, Mercer County, New Jersey

Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

Jennifer Besler claimed that West Windsor-Plainsboro School District New Jersey basketball coach Daniel Hussong behavior toward her in the late 1990s caused her psychological harm. She also claimed that the school district was negligent in failing to stop the abusive behavior of the coach toward her and other students. She claimed that her former ex-coach's demand that she lose 10 pounds in the weeks prior to the 1995 basketball season prompted an eating disorder that has had lasting effects since her playing days.

Outcome:
Jury verdict awarding $3 million to Jennifer Besler but reduced it by 51 percent after finding that she has not done enough to mitigate her damages.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Jennifer Besler v. West Windsor-Plainsboro School Distric...?

The outcome was: Jury verdict awarding $3 million to Jennifer Besler but reduced it by 51 percent after finding that she has not done enough to mitigate her damages.

Which court heard Jennifer Besler v. West Windsor-Plainsboro School Distric...?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Mercer County, New Jersey, NJ. The presiding judge was Paulette Sapp-Peterson.

Who were the attorneys in Jennifer Besler v. West Windsor-Plainsboro School Distric...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Jennifer Besler v. West Windsor-Plainsboro School Distric... decided?

This case was decided on March 24, 2004.