California Jury Sides with USA Swimming in Molestation Case; Sparks Fly Between Attorneys

A California jury has ruled in favor of USA Swimming in a lawsuit brought by a swimmer who had alleged sexual abuse by a coach of a local swim club.   The jury of eight women and four men deliberated less than three hours before issuing a verdict finding that USA Swimming did not fall below the standard of care, and was not responsible for the conduct of a coach employed by the former Stockton (CA) Swim Club.   USA Swimming’s attorney, William Kronenberg, of the Oakland based civil l