Oak Ridge High School Principal Blames Dismissal on False Sexual Harassment Charges

Paul Burke claims that a false sexual allegation at the El Dorado Campus instigated the disciplinary action against him for which he was removed from his post. He claims that his ordeal began on Nov. 2^nd when he was told to take a leave which the District School Union of El Dorado described as a confidential personnel matter. However, district trustees unanimously voted to end Burke’s position as the school’s principal. He will remain on administrative leave until June 30^th, as reported by sacbee.com.

Burke’s Northern California sexual harassment lawyer has filed a 16-page claim in which Superintendent Wehr, the school district, an assistant superintendent, an administrative assistant, and an assistant principal are named as defendants.

The claim alleges that the administrative assistant Courtney McGinty Soto falsely, in bad faith and with malice, told Lindsey Kovach who is acting Oak Ridge High School Assistant Principal that Burke had been sexually harassing a teacher.

Wehr said that the school indeed faces a challenging situation and that if a lawsuit is filed against the school then the issues will be addressed in court if it becomes necessary. Sacramento, CA sexual harassment lawyers find this case fascinating.

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What led to the allegations?

The lawsuit explains the events that led to his dismissal. It is mentioned the Kovach started interrogating the teacher who was named by Soto. Kovach also falsely told the teacher that several teachers had seen her being harassed by Burke. The teacher however vehemently denied such reports and told Burke about the allegation after the first interrogation.

Burke immediately approached Assistant Superintendent DeVille and Wehr through an email where he expressed deep concern over the false accusation saying that it would negatively impact his reputation, career, integrity, and character. DeVille then questioned the teacher who again denied being harassed and he communicated to Soto and labor representative that the allegations still stand unsubstantiated by the teacher.

However, Soto brought further allegations against Burke based on which he was placed on administrative leave. Kovach and Soto were not available for comment and DeVille said that since the matter involved personnel it is confidential.

It looks like Soto and Burke have some history here. It also looks like Courtney McGinty Soto has a hidden agenda that is not being revealed.

Charges Brought by District Administration

The district administration alleged that Burke was heard using profanity during meetings and his hands shook when he got angry. But anyone who gets angry has their hands shake. Burke’s Northern California sexual harassment attorney, in his client’s defense has claimed that he suffers from a neurological condition known as benign tremor syndrome. He also says that the school district have never asked him for an explanation as to why his hands shook.

Charges Brought by Burke

According to Sacramento, CA sexual harassment lawyers following the case, several causes of action have been brought against the defendants. This includes violation of provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990, false harassment, defamation, violation of the state’s open meeting law, etc. Burke is seeking reinstatement and damages. It looks like he should obtain that objective.

If you believe you are subjected to emotional pain and mental trauma by a harasser at your workplace or college, now is the time to act. Though this was not the case here, it looks like someone is upset and falsely pointing the finger (Soto) at someone else (Burke). Make sure to reach out to a Sacramento, California sexual harassment lawyer as soon as possible. You are entitled to receive compensation for damages even if there is no retaliation and there is no actual loss of pay or benefits. Your legal counselor will work towards getting you fair compensation for the humiliation that was meted out to you persistently and deliberately.