Manina et. al. v. Manina, et. al.

Attorneys Matt Crotty and Kacy Tellessen obtained a $4.5 million jury verdict in a multi-defendant sexual abuse and negligence case against involving sexual abuse of a minor child and the alleged failures of that minor child’s counselor and Guardian ad Litem’s (GAL) failure to properly and timely report the abuse to law enforcement. The Manina v. Manina Complaint includes assault and battery claims against Scott Manina and negligence claims against Jane Doe’s former counselor and GAL. On July 10, 2024, a jury awarded Jane Doe $4.5 million in damages against Scott Manina. The claim against the counselor was resolved. The claim against the GAL was dismissed by the trial court but will be subject to an appeal.