Merced, CA (February 25, 2026) — A civil lawsuit filed in Merced County Superior Court names Gustine Unified School District, the Merced County Office of Education and former school administrator Brian Chubon as defendants, alleging civil wrongdoing and seeking damages and a jury trial, according to court records.
The case was electronically filed Jan. 30, 2026 in Merced Superior Court. The action is designated Unlimited Civil, meaning the amount demanded exceeds $35,000, based on the court’s Civil Case Cover Sheet. Court filings list Gustine Unified School District and the Merced County Office of Education defendants. Chubon is also listed as an individual defendant, along with Does 1 through 50.
The complaint lists four causes of action: assault and battery; violation of Government Code section 815.2 (vicarious liability); breach of mandatory duty under Government Code section 815.6; and negligence. The filing also includes a demand for a jury trial…