Civil Sexual Assault Claims: Standard of Care for Institutions

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This session will include an in-depth and comprehensive survey of what is and what is not acceptable institutional activity in response to sexual assault claims. Our faculty will discuss and summarize a historical examination of cases where institutions were found liable for sexual assault claims, where damages were awarded against an institution or where an institution was found negligent. The result: a plain language explanation of the law and what the courts hold as acceptable and unacceptable.

Ms. Merrit will discuss:

• Analysis of where, when and why courts award damages against institutions
• A breakdown of how the courts have defined negligent institutions
• Discussion of trends – what the court holds as acceptable institutional activity, including checking up on complainants, looking into suspicious circumstances, investigations, and employee reference checks
• A plain language outline of what is expected of institutions
• A practical and straightforward summary of where the law stands

Faculty

Series Chair

• Gillian T. Hnatiw, Lerners LLP

• Loretta P. Merritt, Torkin Manes LLP

Group Discounts

2-3 delegates: 25% off archived program fee
4-10 delegates: 30% off archived program fee
11+ delegates: 35% off archived program fee
Boardroom rates available.

Delivery

The video stream, including link to program materials will be sent to you via email as soon as payment is successfully processed.

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