Parents file wrongful death suits against City of Sparks and Washoe County School District after son’s suicide

The Washoe County School District and the City of Sparks are each facing wrongful death lawsuits. The litigation comes after a 12-year-old boy killed himself last year.

The lawsuit against the school district alleges that a lack of response to bullying complaints may have led to the child taking his own life.

The City of Sparks lawsuit concerns its emergency response on the night of the suicide. It also includes the Sparks Police Department, including two specific officers, Sparks Fire Department, and Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA)…

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