Student Bitten by Aide, School Sued


Author: The Daily News Now! March 9, 2026 Duration: 1:23
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Student Bitten by Aide, School Sued

A lawsuit targets the Orange County School Board after a student with autism was bitten by a teachers aide at Magnolia School. The incident involved Ishaan Kottapalli, who suffered visible bite marks and an open wound. The aide, Ricky Hightower, was found to have acted intentionally and willfully. The family accuses the district of negligence in supervising staff, training, and retaining unsafe employees. The suit seeks compensation for damages, with the case moving forward in Orange County courts.

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