Taylor v. LAUSD, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
08/07/23 – 08/10/23

Summary

In this trial, Kenya Taylor's son was killed while being babysat at her apartment by a Los Angeles Unified School District employee.

Taylor claims that LAUSD employee, Tyler D'Shaun Martin Brand, possessed a questionable employment history that the school district should not have hired him for.

Defendant LAUSD argues that Brand passed numerous background checks. Representatives for LAUSD assert that the murder occurred on private property and outside of school hours, and that the school should not be held responsible.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $30 million.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$30,000,000
Judge
Michael Harwin
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles
Court
Van Nuys Courthouse East
Case Number
20STCV33128
Industry
Education
Practice Area
Employment Law, Negligence
Plaintiff
Taylor, Kenya
Defense
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AUG
7
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
2 Chapters
AUG
8
AUG
9
AUG
10

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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