After a child was bullied to death, his family sued. The lawsuit was just settled for $27 million

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Diego Stolz, 13, died after he was punched in the head repeatedly at his California middle school, in an attack that was recorded by another student.

Diego Stolz, 13, was killed during a bullying incident four years ago at Landmark Middle School in California; his family sued the school district.A lawsuit filed after 13-year-old Diego Stolz was beaten to death

“Although his family’s grief can never be taken away, we believe real change will come, and there will be a renewed focus on anti-bullying programs across the nation.” The school district’s lawyer, Michael Marlatt, told the Los Angeles Times that the “tragic facts and circumstances surrounding Stolz‘s death” led the district to settle. He added that a defense in court “would be challenging.”

“The district is focused on preventing school violence while also providing assistance and education to students,’’ Velasco added at the time. “The safety and wellness of our students and staff continue to remain a top priority."

 

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