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Sierra Canyon Sued Over Alleged 'Kissing Club' Abuse of 7- and 8-Year-Olds

The suit focuses on alleged mandatory reporting failures after staff discovered video of the bathroom encounters.

Overview

  • The parents filed a civil complaint this week against Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, alleging negligence and failure to protect their daughter.
  • The suit claims two 8-year-old girls led a bathroom "Kissing Club" that pressured younger students to kiss, touch genitals, and perform oral acts during school hours.
  • According to the filings, staff discovered videos of the incidents on students' phones, and a teacher allegedly forwarded the clips to herself and showed other staff without notifying parents or police as required by California law.
  • The mother says she raised bathroom supervision and bullying concerns in 2023, and the family's attorney says the child is no longer enrolled at the school.
  • Attorneys say a separate lawsuit has been filed and the alleged ringleader no longer attends the school, while Sierra Canyon has not issued a public response.