Overview

• The lawsuit accuses Byron Scott of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student in a janitor’s closet during a Lakers event at Campbell Hall High School in 1987.
• Scott’s attorney acknowledges sexual contact occurred but claims he believed the plaintiff was over 18 at the time of the incident.
• The amended complaint, filed on May 1, 2025, publicly names Scott after a judge denied his request to remain anonymous as 'John Doe.'
• The lawsuit also targets Campbell Hall High School, alleging negligence in failing to supervise and protect the student during the event.
• The plaintiff seeks over $25,000 in damages, citing emotional trauma, lost earnings, and legal fees, with the case set for a jury trial.