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Jane Doe v. Olympia School District
Date: 09-29-2012
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Court: Superior Court, Thruston County, Washington
Plaintiff's Attorney: Darrell Cochran
Defendant's Attorney: Jerry Moberg
Description:
The parents of a child molested by a former Olympia School District bus driver sued the school district on a negligence theory claiming the school negligently failed to prevent the abuse. Plaintiff claimed that the school district failed to follo its own "safety rule" that stated that "staff interactions with students must serve an educational purpose" in allowing Shafer to ride next to children.
The Defendant denied fault and claimed that the driver, Gary Shafer, age 33, was riding as a "helper†on the way home from Centennial Elementary School in late December 2010 to learn the route
The Defendant denied fault and claimed that the driver, Gary Shafer, age 33, was riding as a "helper†on the way home from Centennial Elementary School in late December 2010 to learn the route
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $1.4 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Jane Doe v. Olympia School District?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.4 million.
Which court heard Jane Doe v. Olympia School District?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Thruston County, Washington, WA.
Who were the attorneys in Jane Doe v. Olympia School District?
Plaintiff's attorney: Darrell Cochran. Defendant's attorney: Jerry Moberg.
When was Jane Doe v. Olympia School District decided?
This case was decided on September 29, 2012.