Normandie Burgos Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Bay Area Tennis Coach Accused of Sexual Assault

From 1998 to 2006, Normandie Burgos worked as a P.E. teacher and tennis coach at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California.

While employed, however, Burgos reportedly sexually abused multiple young boys who were on his team or in his gym class.

Burgos has been accused of: 

• Inappropriately touching students during “body fat tests”
• Giving unsolicited and inappropriate sports massages
• Sexually assaulting students in his office and the school’s locker room
• Threatening to withhold tennis opportunities from students who didn't comply

Over the years, multiple complaints about the coach’s behavior were made to the school’s principal — yet Burgos was allowed to continue working with students until his arrest in 2006.

Normandie Burgos Sentencing

Burgos’ first arrest occurred after a student on the boy’s tennis team went to the police about the abuse he had experienced.

At the time, the coach received massive support from the public, and the criminal case against him ultimately resulted in a mistrial in 2010.

Despite no longer working at the school, Burgos began offering private tennis lessons to children at his home. However, he was arrested again when two players came forward alleging they'd been sexually assaulted.

In 2019, Burgos was found guilty of 60 counts of child molestation and sentenced to 255 years in prison.

Survivors of his abuse can still seek justice by filing a civil lawsuit. In fact, four men were recently awarded millions from the Tamalpais Union High School District. See if we may be able to help you pursue the money you deserve.

$17.5 Million Normandie Burgos Lawsuit Settlement

In December 2024, the Tamalpais Union High School District agreed to pay $17.5 Million to four former students who claim they were abused by Burgos — including the man who first came forward in 2006.

The civil sexual abuse lawsuits filed by these survivors allege that the school district failed to protect students by ignoring warning signs and allowing Burgos to continue coaching despite prior allegations of misconduct.

Those who were harmed may be able to pursue closure and compensation by filing a Normandie Burgos sexual abuse lawsuit. Taking legal action can also hold the school district accountable for their negligence.

How to File a Normandie Burgos Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse

At Sokolove Law, we understand that taking legal action for sexual abuse can feel overwhelming — but it’s important to remember that you are not alone.

Our compassionate attorneys are dedicated to making the process of filing a Normandie Burgos lawsuit as easy and stress-free as possible.

We can listen to your story and share it on your behalf, so you don’t have to repeatedly recount past experiences. We’ll also collect evidence to prove what happened and seek compensation for the harm you experienced.

Our team is prepared to hold Burgos, as well as the institutions that protected him, accountable for the suffering they caused.

Let Sokolove Law Fight for You

Sexual abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, or background — but the pain and trauma it causes are often deeply felt. At Sokolove Law, we believe every survivor deserves to have their voice heard.

Our firm has: 

• Over 45 years of experience helping those injured through no fault of their own
• The ability to support survivors in all 50 states
• No upfront costs or hourly fees
• More than $9.8 Billion in past results

We’re standing by to help survivors who were harmed by Burgos seek the justice and compensation they deserve.

Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form to get started with a free, no-obligation case review.

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