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Wrongful Death, School Negligence
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Case Details
The Carrillo Law Firm represented the family of Moises Murillo, an 8-year-old child with Down syndrome, who died while in the care of Hacienda La Puente Unified School District employees. He was removed from his adaptive stroller, tied to a school chair, and left unsupervised, leading to a fall that fractured his spinal cord and caused his death. An $18 million settlement was secured against the school district one week before a trial was set to start.
Additional Notes
Settlement for the wrongful death of 8-year-old Moises Murillo, a child with Down syndrome, due to negligence by Hacienda La Puente Unified School District employees.