LOS ANGELES – A family is suing Sierra Canyon School, a Los Angeles private institution, alleging that their 8-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by older students as part of a pervasive “Kissing Club” operating in school bathrooms during school hours.Â
Allegations in the Lawsuit
What we know:
The civil lawsuit brought against Sierra Canyon School alleges severe misconduct by students and systemic negligence by staff.
The suit claims older girls pressured and coerced younger students, including the 8-year-old victim, into kissing, touching their genital areas, and engaging in oral copulation as part of the “Kissing Club” in school bathrooms, according to attorneys with the Dordulian Law Group.
The victim’s mother allegedly reported bullying concerns to the school in 2023, but the lawsuit states that no protective measures were implemented afterward.
Alleged Legal Violations
Dig deeper:
The lawsuit specifically accuses the school of violating state law after the incidents were discovered.
According to the lawsuit, when school staff discovered the sexual acts—including finding videos of the incidents recorded on students’ phones—they allegedly failed to timely notify the victims’ parents or law enforcement.
This failure constitutes a violation of California’s mandatory reporting laws, which require school officials to report suspected child abuse to authorities immediately.
The other side:
FOX 11 has reached out to Sierra Canyon School for comment.
The Source: All information and allegations presented in this report are sourced exclusively from the civil lawsuit filed by the family against Sierra Canyon School. The details regarding the nature of the assaults, the school’s alleged failure to supervise, and the alleged violation of California’s mandatory reporting laws are direct claims made within the legal filing. Further details and discussion will be provided at an upcoming press conference hosted by attorneys from the Dordulian Law Group.