This article first appeared in EdSource.
A student who was repeatedly stabbed inside a classroom at San Ysidro High School has filed a lawsuit against the Sweetwater Union High School District, alleging that the attack was preventable and resulted from security failures on campus, reported The Mercury News.
The suit follows a December 2025 incident in which a male student allegedly entered the classroom, attacked the female student with a knife and fled, and was later apprehended and arrested by police. In the complaint, filed in San Diego Superior Court on Thursday, the student accused the Sweetwater district of negligence, breach of duty and a dangerous condition of public property.
Benjamin Schenk, the attorney representing the student, who is a minor and not named in the lawsuit, said she was “physically, mentally and emotionally injured. Thankfully, she has an amazing, supportive family and community who are committed to her healing, but it’s a long road.”
According to the complaint, the district failed to maintain a safe environment despite known security concerns. The suit seeks damages for physical injuries, emotional distress and other losses related to the attack. The student also filed lawsuits against the alleged attacker for assault and battery and his parents for negligent supervision.
In a statement on Friday, the district said that the “health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. The Sweetwater Union High School District is committed to maintaining safe and supportive learning environments across all our schools.” The district declined to comment on the lawsuit itself.
The case is pending in San Diego County Superior Court.
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