The information found in our Large Loss Reports are drawn from published accounts, and most do not involve United Educators (UE) members. However, they do reflect trends UE has seen among its claims. Complaints involved bullying, hazing, harassment, discrimination, negligence, sexual abuse and assaults, and wrongful death.
Since the release of these reports, some of the outcomes may have changed as a result of subsequent legal proceedings. Regardless of the outcome, the defense expense can be significant. K-12 schools and higher ed institutions can use these reports to assess their risk management practices and insurance coverage.
Large Loss Report 2018
The Large Loss Report 2018 summarizes major damage awards and settlements of $250,000 or more that affected schools, colleges, and universities in 2017. The cases include a $10 million jury award to a student who was raped in her on-campus apartment, and a $6.5 million settlement in a gender and sexual orientation lawsuit filed by two university athletic department employees.
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K-12 Public Schools Large Loss Report 2018
The K-12 Public Schools Large Loss Report 2018 summarizes major damage awards and settlements of $250,000 or more that affected public K-12 schools in 2017. The cases include a $36.1 million jury award in a school bus incident and a $3.58 million settlement in a sex abuse case.
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K-12 Independent Schools Large Loss Report 2018
The K-12 Independent Schools Large Loss Report 2018 summarizes major damage awards and settlements of $250,000 or more that affected independent K-12 schools from 2011 to 2017. The cases include a $16.5 million settlement of more than 400 claims of sex abuse, an $8 million child abuse settlement with 88 former students, and a $4 million wrongful termination lawsuit.
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