The El Segundo Unified School District has been ordered to pay $1 million to Eleri Irons, a former middle school student, who faced relentless bullying that led to PTSD and self-harm. Starting in fall 2017, the bullying included verbal harassment, hurtful texts, and a disturbing petition threatening her life. The jury found ESUSD negligent for not intervening despite being alerted multiple times. Their recent appeal was denied by the California Court of Appeal, affirming the earlier ruling that recognized the district's failure to protect students as a serious issue.
The El Segundo Unified School District is liable for $1 million to a former student due to their negligence in addressing bullying that caused severe harm.
Despite numerous alerts from students and parents about the bullying, including a petition to harm her, the school's response was inadequate and dismissive.
The jury found that the school district's negligence significantly contributed to the victim's long-term suffering, including PTSD and self-harm.
El Segundo Unified appealed the decision, claiming there was not enough evidence linking their actions to the injuries sustained by the student.
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