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Suffolk Mother Files $5 Million Suit Over School-Bus Assault That Injured 10-Year-Old

Police confirm unreleased bus video as the investigation remains open.

Overview

  • The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, names the Suffolk Public School Board and the bus driver as defendants.
  • Claims include negligent supervision, failure to render aid, gross negligence, and negligent training and retention.
  • The complaint says the driver did not stop, intervene, or call for help and dropped the child off about 10 minutes after the attack.
  • Court filings describe injuries including T3–T4 fractures, C2–C6 swelling, a concussion, and ongoing pain and educational disruption.
  • Police report no charges at this time and say obtaining the bus video requires a formal records request, while the district says it has shared bus safety reminders.