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 2020
The Large Loss Report 2020 summarizes major damage awards and settlements of more than $250,000 that affected K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in 2019. The cases include a $112.5 million settlement involving allegations that a university’s
researchers submitted reports and applications with falsified data, and a nearly $60 million in damages award by a jury that found a city’s department of education and a former teacher liable for an accident resulting in a student suffering burns.
Educational institutions can use this report to assess risk management practices and insurance coverage.
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K-12 Schools Large Loss Report 2020
The K-12 Schools Large Loss Report 2020 summarizes major damage awards and settlements of $250,000 or more that affected public and independent K-12 schools in 2019. The cases include an $8 million settlement involving allegations that a Catholic
high school’s athletic director sexually abused and kidnapped a girl, and a $9.2 million settlement involving school district workers violating federal copyright laws. Schools can use this report to assess risk management practices and insurance coverage.
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