David Guinto, a seventh grade teacher at a Richmond, California elementary school was arrested in front of his students on serious sexual abuse charges. The charges stemmed from abuse that allegedly occurred at the Making Waves Charter School. Guinto left Making Waves while the investigation was pending and obtained a job at Mira Vista elementary school. It is unclear whether there are any alleged victims from Mira Vista or whether school officials from Mira Vista contacted Making Waves prior to hiring Guinto. If there were victims at Mira Vista, they may be able to pursue a claim against the school district.
Verdicts and Settlements
SEXUAL ABUSE
Verdict of $88,000,000
SEXUAL ABUSE
Settlement of $12-Million
SEXUAL ABUSE
Settlement of $10-Million
NEGLIGENT SECURITY HOMICIDE
Verdict of $1.75-Million
SEXUAL ABUSE
Verdict of $1.53-Million
SEXUAL ABUSE
Settlement of $1.4-Million
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When you and your child are victims of a horrid crime it's hard to understand why things are the way they are. Information and answers are what you want, but unfortunately the system doesn't offer that. Nathaniel has fielded and patiently listened to a broken mother wanting nothing more than for someone to help her understand why she has no answers, and through these phone calls Nathaniel has been very informative, honest and upfront. I would recommend Nathaniel and this firm to anyone who is seeking answers, help and professionalism in a firm when going through such difficult times.
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