The family of a South East High School football player who died after suffering a brain injury during a game has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging the district failed to provide safe conditions.
Christopher Garcia, a 16-year-old junior varsity football player, suffered the injury in 2024 after making a defensive tackle during a game. Attorneys for the family on Tuesday released footage of the play.
The video shows Garcia tackling a receiver before his head struck the field. He was later placed into a medically induced coma and died 11 days later.
According to the lawsuit, Garcia's family alleges the district failed to provide "safe facilities, proper equipment, and adequate supervision," which they contend led to their son's death.
Garcia's sister, Kimberly Garcia, spoke on behalf of the family regarding the lawsuit they have filed.
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Christopher Garcia, a 16-year-old junior varsity football player, suffered the injury in 2024 after making a defensive tackle during a game. Attorneys for the family on Tuesday released footage of the play.
The video shows Garcia tackling a receiver before his head struck the field. He was later placed into a medically induced coma and died 11 days later.
According to the lawsuit, Garcia's family alleges the district failed to provide "safe facilities, proper equipment, and adequate supervision," which they contend led to their son's death.
Garcia's sister, Kimberly Garcia, spoke on behalf of the family regarding the lawsuit they have filed.
#garcia #district #injury #game
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