Lawsuit: Massapequa student claims he was locked in bathroom, groped by janitor
The 18-year-old claims the incident occurred after he met Michael Sodano inside the bathroom to sell him headphones.
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A student who has accused a janitor of sexual assault is suing the Massapequa School District for failing to protect him, according to court documents.
The 18-year-old claims that he met Michael Sodano, 48, inside the bathroom to sell him headphones in February.
The lawsuit alleges that Sodano locked him inside then forcibly groped and kissed him.
Court documents say that Sodano was arrested for forcible touching and sexual abuse that same month. He pleaded not guilty to those charges in March.
Superintendent Dr. William Brennan provided News 12 with the following statement:
"We are aware of the allegations and the individual in question is no longer an employee of the district. All necessary background checks were conducted and passed in accordance with NYS law. The district does not comment on confidential student matters or those pertaining to litigation."
