Boston Lawyer BlogAppeals Court Reaffirms Students’ Right to Sue in Court for Sexual Harassment
This week, the Appeals Court decided a case examining how students can bring claims under Chapter 151C, the Fair Educational Practices law.
In Doe 99 v. Cheffi et al., a former public high school student who alleged she had been sexually abused by a teacher sued the City of Chelsea and others for negligence and under Chapter 151C, which prohibits educational institutions from harassing students. The City moved to dismiss the Chapter 151C claim, arguing that the plaintiff was required to file her complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) before she could bring her claim in court.
