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The Orlando Catholic Diocese settled a civil lawsuit involving a priest who plead guilty to attacking and battering a female parishioner in Lakeland. The Orlando Diocese apparently did not know that there were concerns about Father Walter Fisher at his prior placement in New Jersey. Attorney Kim Cullen handles cases involving negligent background checks and negligent supervision in sexual assault cases. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
Sexual abuse cases continue to be a problem across Central Florida. These cases normally involve negligent supervision or an inadequate background check at a church daycare, school, or mentoring setting. Attorney Kim Cullen has experience handling these important claims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
An Osceola County high school teacher sexually abused a 16-year old student at the school where she was a teachers aide. It is too early to know if the school performed any kind of background check, or was negligent in supervising the offending teacher, particularly since there are allegations that the teacher had a previous sexual relationship at an Osceola County school. Attorney Kim Cullen has experience handling cases of sexual abuse in a school setting. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.