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MICHIGAN SCHOOL SEXUAL ABUSE LAWSUITS
Fighting For Survivors Sexually Abused in Michigan Schools
Survivors deserve a voice, and institutions must be held responsible for the trauma they allowed to happen. Lawsuits and charges filed in recent years reveal allegations that for too long, Michigan schools have failed to protect students, prioritizing reputations over justice.
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse in Michigan schools, take action today. Levy Konigsberg is here to fight for justice and ensure those responsible are held accountable. Don’t stay silent, your story matters, and together, we can create change. Reach out now.
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History of Sexual Abuse in Michigan Schools
Examples of alleged abuse, and of conditions likely to lead to abuse, include the following:
- In July 2025, a former student filed a lawsuit claiming she was sexually abused as a minor by a teacher at Farwell High School in the 1980s. The teacher allegedly coerced her into having sex at a motel. The district superintendent and some board members reportedly questioned her without her parents or a lawyer present where she denied the alleged relationship, and that was reportedly the school’s only response. After her denial, nothing else was allegedly done about the alleged abuse.
- In July 2025, it was revealed that Haslett Public Schools was being investigated after a student allegedly reported multiple sexual assaults.
- In July 2025, Jocelyn Sanroman, a former teacher at Oakside Prep Academy in Waterford Township, was charged for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teenage boy.
- In June 2025, a lawsuit was filed against Bedford Public Schools in Monroe County for allegedly covering up the sexual abuse of a 17-year-old female student by former teacher Christopher Wilhelm. Between May and December 2022, Wilhelm allegedly groomed the student, sent inappropriate messages and videos, and had sex with her multiple times in the classroom and at his home.
- In May 2025, Vincent Weaver, a former teacher at George Washington Carver Academy in Highland Park, was charged for allegedly grooming and having sex with a student.
- In October 2024, a lawsuit was filed against the White Cloud Public School District and former special education teacher George Lambright. The lawsuit alleged that Lambright sexually abused a student with a cognitive learning disability from 2022 to 2024.
Lambright was accused of grooming and coercing the victim. The lawsuit also claimed that school staff knew about his alleged behavior but still allowed him to have unsupervised lunches with the student, drive him off school grounds, give him THC edibles, and meet privately at his home. Lambright allegedly kissed the student during class and sexually assaulted him at a campground.
- In October 2020, the Michigan Attorney General (AG) filed a lawsuit against Joseph (or Josef) Comperchio, a former music teacher at St. John Catholic School in Jackson. He was accused of sexually assaulting two minors at the school in the 1970s.
In September 2020, the AG’s office also accused Comperchio of allegedly abusing two other children.
- In September 2020, several women came forward and accused a former middle school teacher of sexually abusing them when they were students at Clarenceville Middle School in Livonia. The teacher allegedly sent them explicit photos and videos of himself and made sexually explicit comments between 2005 and 2018 using Snapchat and Telegram.
- In January 2020, a report revealed allegations of sexual abuse, hazing, and violence at three all-boys Catholic high schools in Michigan: De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren, Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, and the University of Detroit (U-D) Jesuit High School in Detroit.
The report described a “culture of silence” at these schools, where allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct were often ignored to protect their reputations.
At De La Salle, football players were allegedly held down, sexually taunted, and prodded with broomsticks. At U-D Jesuit High School, Fr. Richard James Kurtz, a former chemistry teacher, was sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2014 for child pornography and sexually assaulting a student. He was also accused of secretly recording hockey players in the locker room during the 1998-1999 season.
- In May 2015, Kathryn Ronk, a former Catholic high school Spanish teacher, pleaded guilty to sex abuse charges for allegedly abusing a 15-year-old male student in 2014.
Investigating Sexual Abuse at Michigan Schools
Levy Konigsberg is currently investigating reports of sexual abuse by staff and faculty against past and present students at Michigan schoools and acadamies. The investigation includes institutions with a history of or allegations involving sexual abuse and related complaints, regardless of whether they are still operational or have closed.
The institutions include:
We specialize in sexual abuse lawsuits against powerful institutions. These include government entities (such as prisons, schools, and juvenile detention / juvenile treatment centers), technology companies, and clergy.
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Who Can You Sue in a Sex Abuse Civil Case?
In a sex abuse civil case, the parties you might sue can vary depending on the circumstances of the abuse and the relationships involved.
Some potential parties that could be sued in a sex abuse civil case include:
- Individual Perpetrator: The alleged perpetrator of the sexual abuse can be named as a defendant in the lawsuit. This is often the person who directly committed the abusive acts.
- Institutions and Organizations: If the abuse occurred within an institution or organization, such as a school, church, sports club, or workplace, and they failed to take appropriate action to prevent or address the abuse, they might also be held liable.
- Employers: If the perpetrator was an employee of an organization or institution, the employer might be held vicariously liable for the actions of their employee if the abuse occurred within the scope of their employment.
- Property Owners: If the abuse occurred on a property owned by someone else, and the property owner failed to provide adequate security or take reasonable steps to prevent the abuse, they might be considered liable.
- Government Entities: In some cases, government entities might be involved, especially if the abuse occurred within a state institution or facility. Suing a government entity might involve specific procedures and limitations.
Sex abuse cases can be legally complex, so it's highly advisable to consult with experienced legal professionals who specialize in this area to understand your options and pursue the appropriate legal action. Levy Konigsberg, along with our team of sexual abuse lawyers, is available to provide assistance for your sexual abuse case.
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
Determining the statute of limitations that applies to your sexual abuse case against a Michigan 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.
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