Romanucci & Blandin obtains $22 million settlement for two clients abused by staff at private California high school in the 1980s

CHICAGO (March 4, 2026) – Romanucci & Blandin, LLC announces a $22 million settlement for clients who were abused on numerous occasions by a member of the staff of a California-based private high school in the 1980s. The sexual assaults occurred between 1984 and 1985 while the Plaintiffs were high school freshmen in Northern California. To maintain privacy, additional information is unavailable for public release.

Founding Partner Stephan D. Blandin, Partner Joseph E. Kolar and Senior Attorney Maura D. White comprised the legal team for the case, with support from Senior Paralegal, Team Lead Dana Kondos.

“These clients waited four decades to see justice delivered to them after suffering abuse in high school. Teenagers at private schools should not fear abuse by the staff who are employed to support their education,” said Partner Joseph E. Kolar, Romanucci & Blandin.

“We are proud of our clients for coming forward and are honored to have represented them in this case. Schools and other institutions should be safe spaces of learning for students and must be held accountable where, as here, they failed to keep students safe from predatory sexual conduct,” said Senior Attorney Maura D. White, Romanucci & Blandin.

About Romanucci & Blandin, LLC

Romanucci & Blandin is a Chicago-based national trial practice committed to fighting for victims of negligence, abuse and wrongful death through impact litigation. For more than 25 years, we have secured more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients - many for millions of dollars or record-setting awards. Our experience ranges from mass shootings, civil rights and police misconduct to medical malpractice, sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents or workplace injury cases involving individual or institutional negligence. Romanucci & Blandin is a valuable legal resource to individuals and groups of people who have been injured by others’ wrongdoing. Referring attorneys and clients say several factors distinguish our firm: Our record of success, depth of experience, talented and dedicated legal team, tireless preparation, and strategic use of communications to fight for the rights of those whose lives have been changed forever. We differ from other personal injury firms in that our work does not stop when a verdict or settlement is secured. Our clients’ experiences often inspire us to commit resources to transforming lives and communities. For more information about Romanucci & Blandin, please visit: www.rblaw.net or call (312) 458-1000.