Minnesota Supreme Court: Schools can be held liable for hiring decisions after sexual assault case
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that public schools can be held liable for their hiring practices after a Minneapolis charter school didn’t perform a thorough background check and hired a teacher and sports instructor with a history of sexual assault allegations.
Minneapolis charter school may be liable for hiring teacher who sexually assaulted student, court rules
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a Minneapolis charter school can be held liable for hiring a gym teacher who had prior sexual assault allegations.
How a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling could make schools liable for dangerous hires
A Minneapolis charter school can be held legally responsible for hiring a gym teacher who sexually assaulted students. The Supreme Court decision could have implications for schools across the state.
Minnesota Supreme Court rules schools can be held liable for hiring decisions
Best Academy’s decision to hire Aaron Hjermstad is at the center of a lawsuit involving allegations of sexual assault of students.
Minnesota Supreme Court rules charter school can be held liable for hire of sexual abuser
A Minneapolis charter school that hired a teacher who had been dismissed from a school over reports of sexual abuse can now be held liable for the hiring decision.
Minnesota Supreme Court: Interior of car on public road is a public place
ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled the inside of a motor vehicle on public roadways is a public space. The ruling comes almost three years after a man was pulled over, at which time a deputy found a BB gun under the driver's seat. The man did not have a permit to carry, and was charged with carrying a firearm in a public place.
Minnesota Supreme Court: School may be liable for hiring staffer who sexually assaulted student
Reversing lower court rulings, the justices on Wednesday said a Minnesota charter school can be held liable for its hiring practices when failing to protect students from sexual assault by a staff member.
Minnesota Supreme Court: If your car is on a public road, it’s considered a public place
On Wednesday, the state's high court determined, "The inside of a car is a public place — as long as it's on a public road."
Supreme Court: School can be sued for hiring teacher later convicted of sex abuse
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Minneapolis charter school is not immune from liability after it was accused of negligent hiring. The case centers around a former teacher who was later convicted of sexually abusing his students.
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