Clovis Unified School District Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Compensation for Victims Sexually Abused at Fancher Creek Elementary School in Fresno County

California has passed legislation in recent years to allow more victims of child sexual abuse to pursue legal action against negligent parties and abusers. One prominent example of this misconduct are Clovis Unified School District sexual abuse lawsuits. 

Injury Lawyer Team is a specialized law firm that supports individuals who have been harmed by school officials, teachers, students, and other parties. We know what it takes to secure maximum compensation for legal damages suffered, even if the abuse ended years ago. 

Allegations of Abuse 

There have been many examples of California school sexual abuse claims. This issue is far more prevalent than a lack of supervision, poor hiring practices, inadequate security, and abusive adults often cause it. 

Second-Grade Teacher Sentenced for Producing Child Pornography

In 2025, it was reported that five women were pursuing child sex abuse claims against Clovis Unified schools because officials ignored alleged abuse by a second-grade teacher. Neng Yang was a teacher at Fancher Creek Elementary School at the time, and the lawsuit alleges that school officials protected the predator despite complaints, allowing him to abuse kids consistently. 

Yang was accused of groping the girls, coercing them into oral sex, and exposing them to child pornography. When the girls apparently complained, the school officials interrogated some of the victims and accused them of lying, even referring some of them for psychological treatment. 

The report states that Yang was not terminated until 2012 when police discovered videos of him molesting a minor, even though abuse survivors had come forward more than a decade before. It appears school officials blamed the allegations on the girls’ lying. 

Yang was arrested by the Clovis Police Department and charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of a minor. He was sentenced to 38 years in federal prison. 

What California Laws Govern School Sexual Abuse Claims?

• Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) – Under this act, all employees who are brought into contact with children because of their work (such as teachers) are mandated reporters. This means they must report any suspected child sexual abuse. Employers are also required to provide an acknowledgement of this designation upon hiring. 
• California Education Code – This law includes many requirements related to sexual exploitation, harassment, and abuse, such as allowing schools to implement abuse prevention and trafficking training for students.
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 – Title IX is a federal civil rights law that bans sex-based discrimination in educational settings. A failure to uphold these statutes could pave the way for school sex abuse lawsuits. 

What Damages Can Victims of Sexual Assault Recover?

If you are filing a claim for alleged abuse or past sexual misconduct, a successful lawsuit can result in financial compensation for legal damages. Here are the types of losses you may qualify for if you were abused by a school counselor, teacher, administrator, or fellow student:

Economic Damages

• Lost income
• Medical expenses (medication, rehabilitation, surgery, therapy costs)
• Lost earning capacity

Non-Economic Damages

• Emotional distress (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicide ideation)
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive Damages

• For cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct

Who Can Be Held Liable in School Sex Abuse Cases in California?

Multiple parties may be held liable in lawsuit claims related to child sex abuse in California school districts:

• School officials at the Los Angeles Unified School District
• Administrators
• Janitorial staff
• Teachers
• Other students
• School principals
• School board members

How Long Do Victims Have to Take Legal Action?

Under state law § 340.1, the statute of limitations for child sexual assault was abolished. This means there is no deadline for filing a claim for suspected abuse suffered as a child, even if the events occurred over a decade ago.

However, if you are pursuing a sexual abuse lawsuit in California after the age of 40 will require certificates of merit along with your claim. These certificates confirm the meritorious basis for your claim and must be signed by an attorney and a mental health professional. 

How Injury Lawyer Team Can Help

Suing the state and school districts comes with numerous challenges. There may be a lack of evidence of the abuse, institutional cover-ups, unreliable witnesses, and stubborn defense lawyers to contend with. Working with an experienced law firm like Injury Lawyer Team can make a difference in your fight for justice.

Our legal services include:

• Investigating the abuse
• Assessing legal damages
• Gathering evidence against the abuser and the district
• Submitting subpoenas for school documents
• Negotiating with insurers
• Litigating in civil court

Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we secure a favorable outcome. If school officials allowed abuse to continue after you reported it, your settlement value could climb higher due to non-economic and punitive damages. 

You can ask questions about sex abuse lawsuits and the legal process during a free consultation with our top lawyers. Contact us today at 866-757-6452 to schedule your free case evaluation.