Family of Khimberly Zavaleta Files Formal Government Claims Against LAUSD

While still grieving the tragic death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa – after a fatal blow to her head by a metal water bottle during an alleged bullying incident at Reseda Charter High School – her family filed formal government claims against Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), alleging they failed to protect Khimberly despite repeated reports of bullying. “Today, we filed a claim against [LAUSD],” said attorney Robert Glassman, a partner with Panish, Shea and Ravipudi LLP, during a March 11 press conference, noting the legal action is the required first step before filing a lawsuit. The school district…