UKIAH, Calif. — A legal hearing scheduled for Monday in San Francisco will focus on a civil lawsuit concerning allegations that Jason Davis, a Mendocino College professor, sexually assaulted two underage girls while he worked as a substitute teacher at the San Francisco Waldorf High School over two decades ago.
The case has drawn considerable attention as it details accusations from two plaintiffs, identified in court documents as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2. Davis, who also worked as a tutor for the One Smart Kid service, is accused of abusing his authority to groom and sexually assault the minors in the early 2000s.
Davis’s attorney, Eric Schattl, has formally requested a stay in the proceedings until any related criminal investigation concludes, citing concerns that ongoing legal actions could jeopardize the defense in a potential criminal case. The lawsuit, filed in May, claims negligence against both the Waldorf school and One Smart Kid for failing to properly supervise Davis.
Representatives from the San Francisco Waldorf High School and One Smart Kid have denied the allegations. A spokesperson for Waldorf stated the institution takes such allegations seriously and emphasized its commitment to student safety. The spokesperson added that the school intends to review the circumstances surrounding the events in question.
Meanwhile, plaintiffs’ attorney Mark Boskovich has filed an opposition to the motion for a stay, arguing that an investigation should not halt civil proceedings based solely on the speculative possibility of future criminal charges. Davis’s legal team contends that a recent development in the criminal investigation has confirmed significant activity, including interviews with individuals connected to Davis and a request for his own statement.
According to the lawsuit, Davis began tutoring Jane Doe 1 when she was just 15 years old, frequently meeting in the school’s art room. It claims that in January 2003, Davis coerced her into staying at school while other students left for a field trip, where he allegedly assaulted her multiple times over the span of several months.
Davis went on to receive a part-time teaching position at Waldorf during the 2003-2004 academic year, during which time he allegedly exploited his authority to build a relationship with Jane Doe 2, who was 15 years old at the time. The allegations suggest he manipulated situations—such as driving her home after theater practices—to exploit her trust.
As the legal proceedings continue, Mendocino College has placed Davis on administrative leave. The college affirmed its commitment to student safety but refrained from discussing specific personnel matters in public. Davis, a faculty member for nearly 20 years, has not publicly commented on the allegations.
The next court session is set for 9 a.m. Monday at the Civic Center Courthouse in San Francisco, where both sides will further argue their positions as the lawsuit progresses.
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