Bullying and cyberbullying continue to dominate the headlines especially with several high profile student suicides. While schools have made efforts to prevent and address bullying, victims and their families continue to try to hold school districts and officials accountable for failure to prevent bullying. Lawsuits range from wrongful death to civil rights and due process violations.Pierce Davis & Perritano attorney John J. Cloherty III recently discussed How Schools Can Prevent and Defend Against Bullying Claims with John Czuba on A.M. Best-Best's Insurance Law Podcast Series.Listen to: How Schools Can Prevent and Defend Against Bullying Claims

About John J. Cloherty III

In his practice, John represents municipalities, schools and school districts in defense of negligence, premises liability, negligent security, civil rights, and discrimination. John also represents higher education institutions in tort, contract, and employment claims. John has defended numerous schools and school officials in bullying cases, including a successful appeal to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. John Cloherty can be reached at jcloherty@piercedavis.com or 617-350-0950. 

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