Overview

• The lawsuit details violent attacks on pro-Palestinian protesters by counterprotesters during an April 2024 encampment at UCLA, alleging negligence by university officials.
• Law enforcement is accused of using excessive force during the May 2024 clearing of the encampment, with over 200 protesters arrested and reports of serious injuries.
• Plaintiffs allege systemic anti-Palestinian bias, claiming UCLA failed to protect their rights to free expression and safety during the protests.
• The legal filing seeks compensation for physical and emotional harm, including PTSD, as well as policy reforms to prevent future incidents.
• UCLA has stated it is gathering information about the lawsuit and reaffirmed its stance against hate and violence on campus.