Family Sues LA County and City Over Teen's Murder by Soccer Coach

Lawsuit Filed in Teen's Death

• ⚖️ A legal claim has been filed by the family of 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez, who was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by his soccer coach.
• 📅 The teen was reported missing on March 28 and his body was discovered on April 2 in Oxnard.
• 💔 The family is seeking justice for the alleged grooming and murder of their son.

Allegations Against the Coach

• 👨‍ coached Oscar through the Sun Valley Boys Soccer Club, meeting the boy at public parks for training sessions.
• ⚠️ Attorneys highlighted that there were previous criminal allegations against the coach, Mario Garcia, but the LA DA's office had a backlog, delaying action.
• 🚫 They argue the coach should have been arrested sooner to prevent the tragedy.

Negligence Claim Against City and County

• 🏛️ The lawsuit accuses the City and County of failing to conduct a required background check on coaches using city fields.
• 🌳 The family trusted the coach due to his access to local parks, unaware of his alleged past.
• 🚨 Attorneys stated that the city and county did not do enough in their oversight and supervision, effectively giving the coach a "green light."

Family's Demand for Justice

• 😭 The teen's mother expressed her pain and desire for the maximum penalty for the coach, seeking a state prison sentence for his alleged actions.
• 🗣️ She is encouraging other parents whose children may have been victimized to come forward.