LITCHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRACK COACH DAVID DRISCOLL SEXUAL ABUSE INVESTIGATION

Fighting for Survivors of Student Sexual Abuse by Litchfield Public Schools Track Coach David Driscoll

Allegations of sexual abuse perpetrated against students by former Litchfield Public Schools track coach David Driscoll have raised serious concerns about the protection of students and accountability within the school system. If you or a loved one has been harmed by David Driscoll, contact Levy Konigsberg today.

History of Sexual Abuse by Litchfield Public Schools Track Coach David Driscoll

• In November 2025, several survivors came forward regarding sexual abuse perpetrated by former Litchfield Public Schools track coach, David Driscoll, in the 1980s and 1990s.  Driscoll, who founded the Litchfield Track Club and was known for his involvement in the Litchfield Hills Road Race, worked at Litchfield Public Schools as a special education aide, track and swim coach from the 1970s until the early 1990s.  In 1990, state police reportedly began an investigation of Driscoll after a runner and student at Litchfield High School came forward with allegations that Driscoll had molested him. After a nearly three-year criminal investigation, police applied for an arrest warrant to charge Driscoll with third and fourth degree sexual assault, risk of injury to a minor and allowing a person under the age of 16 to operate a motor vehicle, but the warrant was refused by then-State’s Attorney Frank Maco on the grounds that witnesses were “uncooperative.”  Driscoll was reportedly suspended from his position by the Board of Education in 1993, and later resigned from Litchfield Public Schools.  Parents of one of the boys abused by Driscoll told police that they spoke with the principal at the time, Michael Malley, about how their son was abused by the coach and another staff member.  The staff member was fired, the parents said, but still Driscoll remained at the school.  Another former student reported that he told the school guidance counselor he was being abused by Driscoll but no action was taken against him.  Driscoll died in September of 2025 at the age of 81.
  

Do I Have a Case?

You may have grounds to file a civil legal action if:

• You were sexually abused by a teacher or staff at a school.
• The abuse occurred at any school.

Levy Konigsberg represents survivors in civil lawsuits that aim to hold schools accountable for their failures to stop abusive teachers and staff.

As civil claims, these cases are separate from any criminal proceedings that may arise from abuse and focus instead on holding institutions liable for damages. This means you may still have a claim even if:

• Your abuser is no longer alive.
• Your abuser was never charged with or convicted of a crime.

Recoverable Damages in Sexual Abuse Claims

In addition to providing accountability and a sense of justice, civil sex abuse lawsuits allow survivors to recover financial compensation for their damages, which may include:

• Past medical and mental health expenses
• Future mental health expenses, including therapy, medications, etc.
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish and psychological harm
• Lost income
• Other economic and non-economic damages

Connecticut Sexual Abuse Attorneys

Connecticut has been a leader in revising the civil statute of limitations—or the deadline by which Plaintiffs must file suit to be eligible for a recovery of damages—in cases involving sexual abuse.

The statute of limitations for bringing a sexual abuse lawsuit in Connecticut will depend on the specific facts of a case, including the age of the victim and even the criminal guilt of the alleged abuser.

• Claims involving convicted abusers. Thanks to an amendment made effective in 2022, Connecticut has no statute of limitations for civil actions brought against alleged abusers who have been convicted of 1st-degree sexual assault or 1st-degree aggravated sexual assault. (Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 926 § 52-577e).
• Abuse claims involving victims 21 or younger. In Connecticut, victims who were sexually abused under 21 years of age can file civil claims within 30 years from the date they turn 21. This means child sexual abuse survivors and survivors abused between the ages of 18 and 20 have until the age of 51 to file civil lawsuits. (Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 926 § 52-577d).
• Abuse claims involving adult victims. Connecticut does not have a specific statute of limitations for sexual abuse lawsuits filed by victims who were abused or assaulted as adults. Instead, adult survivors are subject to the statute of limitations applicable to torts like personal injury. In Connecticut, this is three years from the date of the alleged abuse (Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 926 § 52-577).

Determining the statute of limitations that applies to your sexual abuse case against a Connecticut school can be challenging, which is why it is best to bring your matter to the attention of an experienced lawyer.

We are committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our society and seeking justice for survivors of sexual abuse in schools. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing legal representation and support to survivors, and we are actively investigating allegations of abuse. We are working tirelessly to ensure that survivors have access to justice and that future generations of young people are safe from harm within these institutions.