Sex Abuse Litigation

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Springfield Public Schools (STEM Middle Academy)

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January 2026

  1. Springfield to pay nearly $15M to settle suits alleging school ignored abuse reports

    The city of Springfield agreed to pay close to $15 million to settle two lawsuits alleging a former middle school teacher harassed and assaulted students whose reports to staff were repeatedly dismissed. The school department plans $1 million in staff training on recognizing and reporting grooming.

    Settlement United States, MassachusettsReported by New England Public Media