A former Illinois high school teacher and coach has been named in a lawsuit filed by four former Oswego High School students alleging grooming and sexual misconduct.
Sean Staffeldt, who was a team captain for the Oswego football team that won the Illinois High School Association Class 7A state championship in 2003, is accused of years of grooming, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. The lawsuit also claims there were failures by Oswego Community Unit School District 308 to protect the students and others.
Four Former Students File Lawsuit Against Former Illinois High School Football State Champion, Coach
Attorneys from Disparti Law Group filed the lawsuit on behalf of Kala Sundstorm, Anne Marie Fish, Natalie Grimm and Jillian Lake, all former Oswego High School students.
“Four courageous women are holding Oswego Community Unit School District 308 and teacher Sean Staffeldt accountable for years of sexual abuse that the district knew about but failed to stop, despite receiving multiple reports dating back years,” attorney Cass Casper said.
Reports Indicate Years Of Incidents Taking Place At Illinois High School
The complaint indicates that District 308 received warnings and complaints dating back years, including reports from staff members and a written warning issued in 2017 directing Staffeldt to maintain professionalism and prohibiting him from hugging and touching students…