Family of Teen Who Died by Suicide Sues School Over Viral Attack Video
The family of Adriana Kuch, a New Jersey teen who died by suicide after being assaulted at her high school and having the video posted online, is suing the school board and officials for negligence in failing to protect her from a known culture of violence. The lawsuit alleges that the assault and subsequent video led to her public humiliation and ultimate suicide. The civil complaint seeks unspecified damages for negligence, defamation, and emotional distress, and also seeks punitive damages. The district superintendent has resigned, and the district claims to have taken action to address bullying after Adriana's death.