Lowell High School

Law Firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard Settles Two Sexual Abuse Lawsuits With San Francisco Unified School District for $4.5 Million

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Two sexual abuse lawsuits against the San Francisco Unified School District have settled according to the San Jose law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard.

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  • Two sexual abuse lawsuits against the San Francisco Unified School District have settled according to the San Jose law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard.
  • The SFUSD board of trustees approved the settlement amount after the SFUSD insurance carriers and the sexual abuse survivors agreed to the settlement amount.
  • The firm sued SFUSD in 2022 for failing to supervise then George Washington High School athletic director Lawrence Young-Yet Chan.
  • Chan allegedly sexually abused Jane Doe 1 from 2012 to 2016; the abuse of Jane Doe allegedly occurred between 2012-2013.

Harry K. Wong Publications Shares the Passing of Education Icon and Its Founder, Harry K. Wong

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

It is with the greatest sadness that Harry K. Wong Publications announces the passing of the legendary educator Dr. Harry K. Wong.

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  • It is with the greatest sadness that Harry K. Wong Publications announces the passing of the legendary educator Dr. Harry K. Wong.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229182725/en/
    At the start of his career, it was difficult to tell Harry Wong from his high school students.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    A new teacher advocate, Harry K. Wong was passionate about helping teachers be the most effective they could be for their students.
  • Harry K. Wong was a colleague to all and a true friend of education.

Suffolk and Greater Fall River Vocational School District Celebrate Groundbreaking of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Suffolk , one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, together with the Greater Fall River Vocational School District (GFRVSD) and School Building Committee, today hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.

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  • Suffolk , one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the country, together with the Greater Fall River Vocational School District (GFRVSD) and School Building Committee, today hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.
  • “Suffolk is honored to partner with the School Building Committee, the Greater Fall River Vocational School District, and the Massachusetts School Building Authority to cement the innovative vision of the new Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School into reality,” said Mr. Couch.
  • This sophisticated project adds to Suffolk’s diverse K-12 portfolio in Massachusetts, which includes Somerville High School, B.M.C.
  • Durfee High School in Fall River, Saugus Middle High School, Lowell High School and the currently underway new Roxbury Prep School.

Law Firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard Sues San Francisco Unified School District over Childhood Sexual Abuse Claim

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The law firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard is announcing the filing of a childhood sexual abuse lawsuit against the San Francisco Unified School District.

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  • The law firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard is announcing the filing of a childhood sexual abuse lawsuit against the San Francisco Unified School District.
  • The lawsuit alleges that former Lowell High School teacher and counselor Harlan Edelman was not properly supervised, resulting in the sexual abuse of a student identified as John Doe.
  • Following his tenure at Lowell High School, Edelman went on to teach at the SFUSD Academy of Arts and Sciences and was an employee of San Francisco Unified School District until his resignation in September of 2013.
  • The law firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard is encouraging those with information about Edelman to call the law firm at 408-289-1417.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David H. Long Announces Retirement at End of 2022; Timothy M. Sweeney Appointed Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Mutual Insurance today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David H. Long will retire at the end of 2022 and serve as the company's Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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  • BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Mutual Insurance today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David H. Long will retire at the end of 2022 and serve as the company's Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • The organization's Board of Directors appointed Timothy M. Sweeney Chief Executive Officer effective January 2023.
  • Long has been at Liberty Mutual for 37 years, becoming President in 2010, Chief Executive Officer in 2011 and Chairman in 2013.
  • "I'm grateful to David, the Board and the entire Liberty Mutual community for their confidence and support.