Waterford Country School Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Seek Justice and Compensation for Sexual Assault at Connecticut Schools and Juvenile Detention Centers

If you need help with a Waterford Country School sexual abuse lawsuit, our firm is ready to stand with you. We represent sexual abuse survivors from Connecticut schools, residential programs, and juvenile detention centers, and we know how to build cases that hold institutions accountable.

At Injury Lawyer Team, we move quickly to secure records, preserve digital evidence, and protect your privacy. We explain your options in clear terms, outline the steps to compensation, and keep you informed at every stage.

Alleged Abuse at Waterford Country School

We take action when Waterford Country School fails to protect victims of sexual misconduct. The public record reflects two significant chapters:

• Historical lawsuits (1997). Three former students filed lawsuits, asserting that school leaders ignored staff warnings about teacher Jeffrey Rubenstein’s conduct toward boys in the 1970s. The filings describe repeated misconduct and institutional inaction. Rubenstein later died, so no criminal charges were pursued.
• Criminal case (2019). Former supervisor Nicole Souza admitted guilt after an unlawful relationship with a 15-year-old boy who had participated in her life skills program. Reports indicate she provided alcohol and met the student off campus.

We treat older accounts as allegations until verified through records. When evidence supports liability, we investigate, preserve proof, and file civil lawsuits to hold the responsible parties accountable. 

Your rights in educational settings, including how we evaluate institutional liability and timelines, are addressed in Connecticut school sexual abuse lawsuits.

What Damages Can Sexually Abused Victims Recover?

Our goal is full compensation and accountability. Depending on the facts, we pursue payment for therapy and medical care, psychiatric treatment, medications, and crisis counseling. We also seek damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. 

When program failures caused the harm, we build negligence claims that can include lost income, reduced earning capacity, and, where available, punitive damages. Families may recover out-of-pocket costs for safety measures and relocation. 

We build evidence first, then file sexual abuse claims at the right time. For case valuation, filing timelines, and preservation steps, consult a school sexual abuse attorney who can review your records and provide a confidential evaluation.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Claims in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, your deadline to file civil claims depends on your age at the time of abuse and, in some cases, whether the perpetrator was convicted. 

If the abuse happened when you were under 21, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577d gives you until age 51 to bring a civil claim. 

If the abuser was convicted of first-degree sexual assault under 53a-70 or aggravated first-degree sexual assault under 53a-70a, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577e removes the civil deadline entirely, meaning you can file suit at any time. 

For adult survivors or claims that do not fall under those provisions, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577 sets a three-year limit from the act or omission. 

If you are unsure which rule applies to you, we will calculate your timeline and protect your rights; the filing rules and examples are detailed in sexual abuse lawsuits in Connecticut.

How Injury Lawyer Team Can Help

We handle sexual abuse lawsuits with fast action and clear results.

• Investigate: secure school, DCF, and police records; preserve texts and emails; interview witnesses.
• Build liability: review hiring, supervision, and reporting practices.
• Pursue recovery: document damages, negotiate from a trial-ready position, and file suit when needed.

Free consultation and contingency fee. You pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation.