School Abuse and the Law
Teachers, principals, and other school officials sometimes ignore the fact that students are citizens who have rights. Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC represents the families of students whose rights have been violated at school or school-related functions.
Our school abuse cases may involve child sexual abuse, discrimination in education, or unreasonable use of force by school employees or the police.
Police Abuse at School
Attorney Antonio Ponvert is a member of a national team of police misconduct attorneys representing 20 children who were the victims of an unconstitutional paramilitary-style police raid at a high school in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The officers came into the school with guns drawn and made a group of the students — all members of racial minorities — lie face down on the ground.
Failure to Provide Equal Access to Educational Opportunities
We also represent clients in cases involving discrimination in education based on gender, race, religion, national origin or physical disability. If a child was prevented from participating in a sport because of gender or not provided an equal education because of a physical or mental disability, you may have a civil rights claim.
If you believe your son or daughter was the victim of school abuse, please contact our law firm as soon as possible to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation. From offices in Bridgeport, Stamford, Danbury and New Haven, Connecticut, our civil rights lawyers represent clients throughout the state.
Case Results
Koskoff Attorneys Sean McElligott and Josh Koskoff Win $6.5 million Verdict Against Danbury Hospital
A jury Thursday found Danbury Hospital negligent in the 2006 death of a Newtown furniture mover...
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Koskoff Attorney Antonio Ponvert Wins $41.7 million Verdict for his Client
Conn. student disabled on school trip wins $41.7M...
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KK&B Attorneys Win Largest Medical Malpractice Verdict in CT
A Norwalk couple was awarded $58.6 million Wednesday, a record for a single incident of medical malpractice in Connecticut, in a case involving an obstetrician accused of waiting too long to perform a cesarean section and a boy who has cerebral palsy...
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In the News
Koskoff Lawyers Handling Part of Michael Jackson Family Lawsuit
Koskoff Attorney Sean McElligott interviewed about $6.5 million verdict against Danbury Hospital
Attorney Josh Koskoff on product liability and guns
Attorney Josh Koskoff interviewed about suicide and suicide prevention on WATR
A mother feels outrage Parent objects to girl's death being used to explain theft
Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder ranked Tier One in the US News & World Report
U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® has listed the Connecticut-based law firm of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder as “tier one” in its 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings.
Community Involvement
Firm Sponsors Reel Law film series
Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder is pleased to sponsor the Reel Law film series at The Bijou Theatre in downtown Bridgeport. The next film is The Verdict on Thursday, May 9. Click
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Koskoff Attorney Richard Bieder speaks to Rotary Club about 9-11 and Trial Lawyers Care
Vin Simko introduced Attorney Richard Bieder, of Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, a firm nationally known for representing individual and class action cases resulting from mass disasters, consumer rights, personal injuries, commercial fraud and misrepresentation and other matters.
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Firm Donates $100,000 to Hospital
Attorney Chris Bernard of
Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder said his firm has donated $100,000 to Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford. The funds have covered the cost of specialized medical equipment...
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