Family sues Georgia school after disabled boy dies following seizure
The family of 11-year-old Aa'Dyen Hooks has filed a lawsuit against Columbia County School District. The boy, who had multiple severe disabilities, died after suffering a seizure at Euchee Creek Elementary School on 3 November 2023. His parents claim school staff repeatedly failed to follow his medical and educational plans.
The lawsuit accuses the school of ignoring Aa'Dyen’s individualized education program (IEP) and emergency medical plan. Staff allegedly gave him an iPad, known to trigger his seizures, and left him unsupervised before the incident. During the seizure, he was reportedly ignored for nearly a minute as staff and students stepped over him.
The family’s legal team also disputes the school’s medical response. They claim CPR and a defibrillator were used, even though Aa'Dyen’s medical plan prohibited such measures. Video footage of the event is said to be missing, with the school stating it had been deleted. The district denies several allegations, including claims that Aa'Dyen was left near a window as discipline. They have asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed, arguing against many of the family’s accusations.
Aa'Dyen’s parents are seeking damages, including punitive compensation, and hope to prevent similar incidents in the future. The case centres on whether the school followed proper procedures for a medically vulnerable student. The district maintains its staff acted appropriately.
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