Family of high school football player files lawsuit against LAUSD after fatal brain injury
The family of Christopher Garcia claim the district failed to provide safe conditions that contributed to his death.
The family of a South East High School football player has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District. The deceased, Christopher Garcia, was a 16-year-old junior varsity player who died from a brain injury sustained in 2024. The lawsuit alleges that the district failed to maintain safe conditions, resulting in Garcia's death.
Footage shows Garcia making a tackle during a game, after which his head struck the field. He was placed in a medically induced coma but passed away 11 days later. Garcia's sister, Kimberly, on behalf of the family, stated, "We want justice. It's completely unfair my brother lost his life due to the negligence of the school district."
The family disputes LAUSD's claim that two medical staff members were present at the time of the incident, arguing that an ambulance should have been on site. LAUSD maintains it does not comment on pending or ongoing litigation.
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