Matthew Rutledge Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Matthew Rutledge & Miss Hall’s

Matt Rutledge was a popular teacher at Miss Hall’s School, an all-girls boarding school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He was employed by the school from 1991 until April 2024.

Rutledge is accused of using his position and authority as a teacher to exploit and sexually abuse girls at the school during his 33-year tenure. To date, five alumni of Miss Hall’s have accused Rutledge of sexual misconduct.

Sexual abuse lawsuits against Rutledge claim he:

• Assaulted students on campus, at his house, and at students’ homes
• Groomed young girls by flirting with them and making sexual comments
• Gave them gifts and nicknames to win them over
• Used his role as a teacher and advisor to manipulate students

Even though no criminal charges have been brought against Rutledge, survivors may still be able to file a civil sexual abuse lawsuit to make their voices heard and hold him accountable.

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What Is Matt Rutledge Accused of?

At least five former students have come forward to report abuse by Matt Rutledge to administrators at Miss Hall’s School.

Rutledge taught at the school for over three decades, and during this time, he allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with students both on and off school property. Find out more about the accusations against Rutledge.

Grooming Students

Rutledge reportedly used his authority and influence as a teacher, advisor, and coach to initially gain the trust of students before sexually abusing them.

He started grooming one student when she was 15, and had sexual relations with her when she turned 16, according to a civil complaint filed in Massachusetts Superior Court.

Isolating Students

Rutledge is accused of using his position as a history teacher to isolate students under the pretense of giving them extra academic help. This gave him a chance to be alone with students and get close to them during this one-on-one time.

He allegedly preyed on students who were already isolated in the sense that they had few friends and were struggling in school both socially and academically.

Forming Relationships With Families

In addition to building relationships with students, Rutledge reportedly formed relationships with their families in order to gain their trust. Parents of students often found him charming and frequently invited him out to dinner and welcomed him into their homes.

Engaging in Sexual Misconduct

Rutledge is accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual relations with multiple students. One Miss Hall’s graduate claimed that when she was a teenager, Rutledge raped and sexually assaulted her while visiting her family in Connecticut.

The teacher allegedly showed the young girls he had relationships with how to cover their tracks and delete all messages between them to erase any evidence of his inappropriate behavior.

Making Threats

Rutledge reportedly threatened to harm himself if the girls spoke up about the abuse. He also made similar threats if they started to date other men or attempted to distance themselves from him.

Compensation from a civil sexual abuse lawsuit against Matt Rutledge of Miss Hall’s can help survivors secure money for therapy costs and the emotional trauma they’ve suffered. Taking legal action may also help survivors turn a new page in life and move forward.

Did Miss Hall’s School Fail to Protect Students?

Miss Hall’s School, former Head of School Jeannie Norris, and other staff members have also been named in lawsuits against Rutledge. These lawsuits allege employees knew or should have known something was wrong but failed to protect students.

The school allegedly maintained an atmosphere where close relationships between students and staff members were common. Rumors that Rutledge “dated” students reverberated throughout the school but no action was ever taken, according to reports.

One employee who worked as a lacrosse coach at Miss Hall’s as recently as 2022 told a dean that she was concerned about Rutlege spending time alone with a student, according to WMAC Northeast Public Radio.

“The community of former students has readily and easily rallied behind [Rutledge’s] victims because many of us had heard rumors of his inappropriate conduct during our own school years.”

– Letter signed by members of Miss Hall’s Class of 2014 to school officials

Rutledge was placed on administrative leave after a lawyer for a former student sent a letter to the school in March 2024 that detailed the abuse she allegedly experienced. He resigned soon after.

How to File a Matt Rutledge & Miss Hall’s School Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

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If a settlement is unable to be reached in your Matthew Rutledge case, your legal team can represent you in court and pursue compensation from a trial verdict.

Get Help for Boarding School Sexual Abuse

Students should be able to receive an education in a safe environment and trust that educators have their best interests at heart. When school officials violate this trust and cause harm, they can be held accountable.

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