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LA School Parking Lot Tragedy: Student Pinned by SUV
1 Jan
Summary
- Student Cosmo Silverman died in his high school parking lot.
- Parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Campbell Hall.
- Lawsuit claims school neglected safety laws for student traffic.
Cosmo Silverman, a 15-year-old student at Los Angeles' Campbell Hall, tragically died after being pinned by an SUV in the school's parking lot. The incident occurred as he was navigating the pickup line traffic shortly after completing his freshman year. His parents, artists Adam Silverman and Louise Bonnet, have initiated a wrongful death lawsuit, asserting that Campbell Hall failed to comply with California law and ensure student safety.
The complaint details allegations of negligence, specifically pointing to the absence of a designated crosswalk. This forced students to cross active vehicle traffic, a pattern the lawsuit claims violates California statutes regarding the separation of vehicle and foot traffic. The parents contend that the school only implemented safety measures, such as a crosswalk, stop sign, and fencing, after their son's fatal accident.
Prior to Cosmo's death, other parents had reportedly voiced concerns about the parking lot's safety, according to the lawsuit. Despite these warnings, the school allegedly made no significant safety improvements. The Silverman family is now seeking a jury trial, asserting that their attempts to resolve the matter with the school outside of court were unsuccessful.
