The family of an autistic student is suing Transdev, Boston Public Schools' bus operator, for over $20 million following an incident where the student and a school aide were struck by a school bus. The lawsuit accuses Transdev of gross negligence for failing to train staff properly and containing systemic safety failures. The driver, Vitnoy Laguerre, allegedly misrepresented the circumstances of the accident. Investigations revealed no mechanical issues with the bus, contradicting his claims, and he was cited for unsafe driving practices while operating the vehicle.
Both Laguerre and Transdev, the bus operator, are named as defendants in the lawsuit. Transdev is accused of "gross negligence" by not supervising or training its employees.
Laguerre stated a few days after the crash that it "occurred because of a mechanical issue (steering)," the attached police report read.
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