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Twice in three days a teenager was assaulted at the A.P. Giannini Middle School by bullies who used an umbrella handle in an attempt to “sodomize” him. A lawsuit was filed against the two alleged bullies, the Aspiranet nonprofit agency and the San Francisco Unified School District, claiming negligence in supervision, sexual assault, battery and infliction of emotional distress. Aspiranet operates the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center in collaboration with San Francisco Unified School District providing after school programs for the A.P. Giannini Middle School students.

Bullying is a growing problem in schools and places where youth go for recreation. All students are required to attend school, and therefore should expect to be assured of safety while in the care of school employees and agents. The same holds true for after school programs intended to benefit youth. What should have been safe haven for this 13-year old boy became a place exposing him to physical and emotional trauma that may impair him for a lifetime.

If you or a loved one were victimized while in the care and trust of a person or agency responsible for your safety and well being, you may have a valid personal injury claim. Please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at The Cochran Firm in their San Francisco, California office today. Our special skills in the area of personal injury law can help bring justice to your case.

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