Lawyer Comments On Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Indiana University

March 11, 2016 - PRESSADVANTAGE -

AbuseGuardian.com reports on a recent lawsuit filed against Indiana University by a woman who claims that the school did not follow federal laws when investigating her sexual assault complaint.

The plaintiff, in this case, claims that shortly into her first semester at college she was raped at an off-campus fraternity house after a party. She stated that she followed all the correct procedures to report the alleged incident; she went to the hospital, and also reported it to the police and the school. Despite taking the appropriate actions she alleges that the university mishandled her assault complaint in several ways. Last week, the plaintiff filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education claiming that the school was in violation of Title IX regulations in respect to her assault complaint.

The plaintiff was allegedly charged thousands of dollars to move out of the dorm which housed her alleged offender and claims that the school investigation into her assault took twice as long as federal regulations allow. The investigation eventually declared her alleged offender not guilty, but the plaintiff discovered that her case was decided by the former Title IX coordinator who had resigned after allegations that he had committed sexual assault surfaced. The former coordinator denies the allegations, yet the plaintiff requested her case be reheard since there may have been a conflict of interest before. She claims her request was denied because the appeal deadline had passed by 3 days. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the university stating,“I didn’t feel safe at IU. It was a struggle for me to live there because of this. It just felt like being re-victimized all over again, because they weren’t doing what they were supposed to do.”

Title IX is a federal legislation which was passed in 1972. It prohibits discrimination based on gender in any federally-funded school or activity. The law applies to all elementary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, activities, and programs affiliated with schools that have federal funding, as well as federally funded educational programs in places such as health care facilities, correctional facilities, and unions. Teachers, coaches, instructors, and faculty must adhere to this legislation, but are protected by it as well.

Attorney Brian Kent understands the seriousness of sexual assault allegations. He and his firm have years of experience recovering compensation for victims. Kent comments on the Indiana University lawsuit by stating, “Sexual assault is a growing problem on college campuses which many schools are struggling to handle. Title IX regulations are in place to ensure that every person, regardless of gender, receives fair and equal treatment. Many victims of assault are suffering as the regulations put in place to protect them are not followed. These people need advocates who will work in their best interests.” The firm is currently representing several clients in claims of sexual assault and sponsors the online resource website AbuseGuardian.com.

For more information on potential sexual assault complaints, or to ask questions, please call Brian Kent, Esq. at 866-577-2786.

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