Ooltewah Rape Case: School Board Agrees to Negotiate Settlement with TFNLG’s Client

John Doe suffered a brutal sexual assault by his high school basketball teammates. Our firm filed suit against the school district, school and coaching staff under Title IX, Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act, and state law. The Court agreed with our claims, refused to dismiss the case, and issued a 60-page opinion setting legal standards that will help other survivors obtain justice. John Doe ultimately accepted a substantial, $750,000 settlement before trial.