Doe

BACKGROUND

Appellant is a male, born in 1964, and was approximately 14 years old when he was sexually harassed, assaulted and abused by his English teacher, Fred Contreras, an employee or agent of the district. As a result of the sexual harassment and abuse by Contreras, appellant suffered extensive physical, psychological and emotional damages.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Appellant initiated this action on November 22, 2022, by filing a complaint against the district. On December 30, 2022, appellant filed a first amended complaint (FAC), alleging seven causes of action against the district, including negligence and negligent supervision, training, hiring, and retention. On May 30, 2023, the district filed a demurrer and motion to strike appellant’s FAC. The trial court sustained the demurrer to the negligence causes of action due in part to the requirement that claims against the district be pled with particularity. The trial court granted appellant leave to amend. On July 31, 2023, appellant filed his second amended complaint (SAC), asserting two causes of action against the district: negligence and negligent supervision, training, hiring, and retention. Appellant generally alleged,…