WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A mother has filed a lawsuit against Solomon Schechter Day School in West Hartford, claiming a former teacher's alleged tickling and harmful touching led to lapses in all five of her children's education, opportunity and community support.

The children also all suffer from the same life-threatening medical condition, which is "exacerbated by stress and emotions," according to the lawsuit.

Throughout this year, Nicholas Ricciardi, 47, of Manchester has been charged with multiple counts of risk of injury to a child and second-degree breach of peace in relation to his time as a teacher.

The lawsuit- which was filed two weeks ago in state Superior Court- also names the head of school Rabbi Jonathan Berger and director of teaching and learning Sarah Montag as de

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