Attorneys for a 14-year-old boy fatally stabbed outside Santa Ana High School last month alleged Tuesday that an assistant principal told a student not to put pressure on the victim’s wound until paramedics arrived, allowing the teen to bleed to death.
School district officials also ignored warnings from the union representing Santa Ana police that there was not enough supervision on campus, according to a damages claim filed with the district Monday on behalf of the teen’s family. The claim is a precursor to a possible lawsuit.
School district officials released a statement in response, saying, “The Santa Ana Unified School District has received and is reviewing the legal claim. As this matter may involve potential litigation, the district is unable to provide further comment involving this claim. The safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority. We continue focused on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.”…