Bloom Trail High School Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Compensation for Survivors of Sexual Abuse at Bloom Trail

At our firm, we stand beside survivors of the Bloom Trail High School sexual abuse scandal who are courageously stepping forward to seek justice and hold those responsible accountable.

We know that pursuing a Chicago school sex abuse lawsuit can feel overwhelming, especially when the trauma involved trusted authority figures like a teacher or coach.

Our legal team provides trauma-informed support, compassionate guidance, and relentless advocacy. Helping survivors obtain justice is our number one priority, and we work to protect their rights, uncover the truth, and pursue the full compensation they deserve.

Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Bloom Trail High School Softball Coach

A civil lawsuit filed in Cook County alleges that longtime teacher and high school softball coach Ronald Giglio groomed and sexually assaulted a student at Bloom Trail High School over several years. 

The suit details years of alleged abuse, naming the school district, the high school, and Giglio as defendants. The listed staff member was placed on administrative leave after the district was served, and news reports indicate he later faced criminal sexual assault charges related to his role as a trusted school employee.

The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, is a former student who says the misconduct began during her sophomore year and escalated the following year. She recalled how the teacher took a personal interest in her life, made her feel supported, and was her first sexual experience. 

According to the lawsuit, the alleged abuse occurred both on and off campus throughout her time at the high school.

News of the filing prompted a small demonstration outside the high school, where several former students called the alleged abuse “common knowledge.” In a message to parents, the principal stated that the safety of students is their number one priority and confirmed that the listed staff member has been removed from duty while the district conducts a thorough investigation. 

Officials stated that the accused coach will remain on administrative leave during this process. The case has also renewed attention on how districts handle accusations in Illinois school sex abuse lawsuits, especially when a teacher is accused of harming a student.

What Damages Can Sexually Assaulted Victims Recover in Chicago?

Survivors of abuse in this high school setting often carry lasting physical, emotional, and financial scars. When a teacher or coach breaches a student’s trust, the impact can extend to every aspect of their life. Our team helps survivors pursue full compensation through the civil justice system.

Victims may be entitled to recover:

• Economic damages for therapy, counseling, and medical care
• Lost income or diminished earning potential
• Non-economic damages for pain, suffering, and emotional distress
• Punitive damages to punish egregious misconduct by the perpetrator or the district

In many school-related misconduct cases, survivors also seek compensation for the toll on relationships with parents and loved ones. Our attorneys work to hold both perpetrators and negligent institutions accountable.

If you are considering a school sexual assault lawsuit, we can explain the damages available and build a claim to support your recovery.

How Long Do Victims Have to Take Legal Action in Illinois?

Many survivors of abuse at Bloom Trail HS worry they may be “too late” to file a claim. In reality, Illinois has removed most time limits to file claims for childhood misconduct in school settings. Survivors can still pursue claims against the district and individual offenders even if the abuse occurred decades ago.

• Criminal – 720 ILCS 5/3-6(j) – No statute of limitations for felony sexual offenses against children. Prosecutors may begin a criminal sexual assault case at any time.
• Civil – 735 ILCS 5/13-202.2 – No time limit on childhood sex abuse claims. Survivors can sue at any time.
• Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10/) – Normally, it protects public entities, but not in childhood abuse cases. Survivors can sue school districts directly.

If you are thinking about filing an Illinois sexual abuse lawsuit, our team can guide you through these timelines and preserve crucial evidence.

How Injury Lawyer Team Can Help

At Injury Lawyer Team, representing survivors of school-based sexual misconduct is our deepest commitment. We understand the devastating impact of learning that a trusted teacher or coach has harmed a student, and that the district failed to take action.

We conduct independent investigations, gather evidence, and build strong cases against both individual offenders and the institutions that enabled the abuse. Our team can help you file claims against public educational entities, navigate administrative hurdles, and pursue all available compensation.

We handle all sex abuse lawsuits on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. We also offer a free, confidential consultation, allowing you to speak with our legal team without any risk or obligation.

If you or a loved one suffered abuse at Bloom Trail High School, please reach out. Our legal team is ready to help you seek justice and move forward with strength.