LAUSD Therapist Accused of Abusing Student, Taking Him Home

Lawsuit Alleges Abuse by LAUSD Speech Therapist

• 📌 A mother has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) alleging that a speech therapist at Marina Del Rey Middle School sexually abused her 13-year-old son.
• ⚠️ The lawsuit claims the therapist took the student to her home during scheduled therapy sessions, with the boy sometimes not returning until midnight or spending the night.
• 💔 The mother, Daphne Smith, states her son, who has learning disabilities, was subjected to this alleged abuse without her consent.

Allegations Against LAUSD and Therapist

• 🏛️ The lawsuit accuses LAUSD of negligence, negligent hiring, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and sexual battery.
• 🚫 Smith claims she repeatedly reported the alleged misconduct to school officials, but no action was taken, and the therapist remained employed.
• 🏠 Evidence suggests the therapist transported the student to her home without parental permission and had built a room there for him.

Calls for Investigation and District Response

• 🚨 Parents are urging the LAPD to investigate the case.
• 🤐 LAUSD has stated they do not comment on pending litigation.
• ⚖️ The mother is demanding that the speech therapist not be allowed to work with students again.