It has been confirmed that a former technology teacher—one of the individuals named in our lawsuit against the Oconto Falls Board of Education—has voluntarily surrendered his teaching license with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
This case is about driving meaningful reform and making our schools safer for every student who walks through their doors. We are encouraged that David Heisel has surrendered his teaching license in the State of Wisconsin—but this is only the beginning. More must be done to ensure our schools are truly safe.
We commend the courage of the victims who came forward to speak out.
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GREEN BAY, WI – On Monday, March 30, 2026, attorneys from Disparti Law Group filed a motion seeking leave to submit a second amended complaint in their case against the Board of Education of the Oconto Falls Public School District. The request follows the emergence of additional witnesses in a case alleging a disturbing pattern of sexual abuse spanning more than 20 years within the district.
Counsel for the school district immediately opposed the motion.
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the court granted the motion, allowing the second amended complaint to be filed. In its ruling, the court noted that…
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You were stopped at a red light on the Kennedy, or maybe slowing down for traffic on I-290, when — out of nowhere — another driver slammed into the back of your car. You didn’t cause this. You weren’t distracted. Yet here you are, dealing with a sore neck, a damaged vehicle, missed work, and a stack of medical bills that keeps growing. If you’re searching for answers about your rear-end accident settlement in Illinois, you’re not alone — and you deserve a real answer, not a vague “it depends.” At Disparti Law Group, our Chicago car accident lawyers…
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The federal lawsuit against the Oconto Falls School District continues to grow, as two additional victims have now joined the case—along with new witnesses who are stepping forward after learning about the allegations.
These developments follow the filing of a major federal complaint alleging years of sexual abuse, grooming, and institutional failure within the district. Since the case became public, a wave of phone calls to the firm’s sexual abuse hotline has revealed that the scope of harm may be even broader than initially understood.

The addition of new plaintiffs is not just a legal update—it is further evidence of…
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On March 11, 2026, Disparti Law filed a massive federal lawsuit to bring to light deeply troubling allegations out of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin — claims that school officials failed to stop a pattern of sexual abuse and grooming spanning nearly two decades.

Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the complaint outlines allegations of widespread misconduct involving multiple staff members and more than a dozen students at Oconto Falls High School between 2005 and 2025.
The lawsuit was brought forward by three former students, now adults, who allege they were sexually abused by school staff…
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On February 25, 2026, attorneys from Disparti Law Group filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Kendall County, Illinois on behalf of four former Oswego High School students alleging years of grooming, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct by former teacher and coach Sean Staffeldt, and systemic failures by Oswego Community Unit School District 308 to protect students.
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Kala Sundstrom, Anne Marie Fish, Natalie Grimm, and Jillian Lake, alleges that Staffeldt engaged in a long-standing pattern of grooming, inappropriate physical contact, sexually explicit comments, and boundary violations targeting female students—conduct that the District knew…
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If you work for the Chicago Transit Authority and you’ve been injured on the job, you need more than just any workers’ compensation attorney—you need a legal team that knows CTA cases inside and out. At Disparti Law Group, we’ve represented more CTA employees than any other law firm in Chicago and successfully settle 99% of our CTA workers compensation cases—securing maximum benefits for transit workers without the stress and delay of prolonged litigation.
This isn’t luck. It’s the result of decades of focused expertise, aggressive advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to the hardworking men and women who keep Chicago…
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JANUARY 16, 2026 – CHICAGO – Disparti Law Group has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of one of a family whose infant was sickened after consuming formula produced by ByHeart. The action follows a nationwide recall prompted by several reported cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart’s powdered infant nutrition products.

According to recent reporting, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating more than 51 cases of infant botulism potentially tied to powdered infant formula, including two confirmed cases in Illinois. In response, ByHeart voluntarily expanded its recall to include all lots of its “Whole Nutrition Infant…
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A recently released report from Chicago’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has unveiled deeply troubling findings about school sexual abuse and wrongdoing within Chicago Public Schools. The revelations paint a disturbing picture of systemic failures that have left children vulnerable to abuse by the very adults entrusted with their safety.
Major local news outlets including CBS Chicago, NBC Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, and Chalkbeat Chicago have all covered the alarming details of this investigation.
At Disparti Law Group, we believe every Chicago parent needs to understand what this report reveals and what legal recourse exists for affected…
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Illinois lawmakers recently passed House Bill 1312, a law designed to curb aggressive immigration enforcement actions in both workplaces and residential settings. While HB 1312 is not an immigration statute, it reinforces a principle Disparti Law Group stands behind every day: everyone in Illinois has the right to a safe workplace and access to justice when negligence causes harm.
What Does HB 1312 Do?
HB 1312 limits how federal immigration authorities may interact with employers, landlords, and local entities. Under the law, immigration officers must generally present a judicial warrant or court order—not an administrative request—before entering non-public areas of…
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Winter riding in Chicago isn’t for the faint of heart—but for many motorcyclists, two wheels don’t get parked just because the temperature drops. Whether you’re riding on a clear winter day or prepping your bike for spring, safety and awareness matter more than ever.
Winter Riding Safety Tips

• Watch closely for black ice, especially on bridges and shaded roads
• Increase your following and braking distance
• Wear layered, high-visibility riding gear
• Always assume drivers aren’t expecting to see motorcycles this time of year

If the Unexpected Happens
Motorcycle accidents are often more serious than car crashes—and winter road conditions can make…
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