She's also suing Wilson Elementary School in Lodi for allegedly not stopping the harassment.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a male student at Wilson Elementary School in Lodi. (Google Maps) LODI - The mother of an elementary school student has filed a lawsuit claiming her son was sexually harassed by four male students and that teachers, the principal and other staff failed to intervene.
The student, who is only identified by initials, was harassed at Wilson Elementary School from September 2015 through June, according to the suit.
The suit states male students said the boy "likes boys" and enjoys performing oral sex on them, according to the suit, which was filed earlier this month in Bergen County Superior Court.
The harassment included students "making a motion where they imitate performing oral sex on a male," the suit states.
"These acts of harassment continued (on) a daily basis," the suit states.
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The mother, identified as "G.T.," claims she approached her son's teacher about the harassment in October 2015, but that nothing was done.
In November, the mother alleges she reported the harassment to Principal Christie Vanderhook. She again reported the harassment on multiple occasions in December 2015, the lawsuit states.
"Despite plaintiff's mother's multiple complaints to the principal about the harassment her son was subjected to, no action was taken and the harassment continued," the suit states.
Earlier this year, the mother claims she reported the harassment to a guidance counselor, who allegedly told her that "kids will be kids" and the harassment continued.
The lawsuit alleges teachers, administrators and other school employees believed her son to be gay based on the actions of the four male students. That made the harassment severe and pervasive, the suit states.
The lawsuit was brought against the district and several male students identified as "John Does." The mother alleges the school violated New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination based on gender, perception of sexual orientation, disability and perception of disability. Court documents also claim school officials failed to prevent or deter the harassment.
In addition to monetary damages, the lawsuit asks that Lodi Public Schools be ordered to educate students and staff to prevent unlawful harassment of students and asks that students who engage in future harassment be "significantly and severely punished."
Officials at Lodi Public Schools did not respond to requests for comment.
Deborah Mains, an attorney for the law group that filed the suit, declined to provide the age, grade or other details about the student whose mother filed the lawsuit on his behalf.
"We generally do not discuss ongoing litigation. We are particularly protective of our minor clients," Mains said.
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