Jacob Pothier, an 18-year-old student at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School, tragically died in a car crash on January 5, 2024, involving Kathleen Martins, a former employee of the school. Following his death, Pothier's family filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit against the school district, alleging negligence and a failure to adequately supervise its staff. The lawsuit also reveals a secretive and abusive relationship between Pothier and Martins, asserting that she groomed and sexually abused him, raising critical concerns about the protection of students and accountability among school administrators.
The lawsuit filed by Jacob Pothier's family seeks $10 million in damages against the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District, citing negligence in supervising school staff.
Jacob Pothier's aunt described him as an 'awesome kid' while emphasizing the emotional toll of losing him as the family navigates their grief and the impact of the tragic accident.
The lawsuit reveals a disturbing pattern of manipulation, detailing how Martins allegedly groomed and abused Pothier, starting when he was just 15 years old.
The relationship between Jacob and Martins is characterized as inappropriate, with claims that it involved sexual abuse and a significant power imbalance, raising questions about accountability within the school district.
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