Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Assault at Chatsworth Private School

Allegations of Sexual Assault at Sierra Canyon

• 🎯 A lawsuit has been filed against Sierra Canyon, a private school in Chatsworth, alleging that an 8-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by older students.
• 🏫 The school, which promised a family-like environment and a strong moral base, is accused of failing to keep students safe.

"Kissing Club" and Escalating Abuse

• 💡 The alleged incidents occurred in a school bathroom during school hours and reportedly began as a "kissing club" started by a second-grade student.
• 📈 Initially involving kissing on the lips, the activities allegedly escalated to kissing and touching of intimate body parts, including genital areas.
• ⚠️ The lawsuit claims older students pressured and coerced younger students, including the victim, into these acts.

Lack of School Response and Parental Concerns

• 🚫 The victim's mother reported concerns to the school in 2023, stating her daughter feared for her safety and was uncomfortable using the bathroom at school.
• 👂 Despite these reports, the school allegedly did not respond adequately, and the mother claims older students would peep into stalls.
• 📱 Videos of the alleged acts were reportedly recorded on students' cell phones, and neither parents nor law enforcement were notified by the school.

Parental Actions and School Tuition

• 💔 The family has since removed their daughter from Sierra Canyon, a school they paid thousands of dollars per month in tuition.
• 🔍 KTLA has reached out to the school for comment and is awaiting a response.