Durham City Bd. of Educ. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh

ORR, Judge.

This action arises out of the alleged rape of plaintiff Lakisha Hinton by defendant Walker who was an employee of Shephard Middle School (“Shephard”) at the time of the alleged rape. Plaintiff Ava Hinton filed an action individually and as guardian ati litem against Walker and the Board seeking compensatory and punitive damages and alleging assault and battery, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of federal constitutional rights. The Board filed an answer asserting the defense of governmental immunity.

Hinton alleges Walker raped Lakisha and the…