Lawsuit Claims Down Syndrome Girl Was Molested on Yakima School Bus

The parents on an 8-year-old girl with Down syndrome are suing the Yakima School District, alleging their daughter was repeatedly molested by another student on a special needs school bus.
The suit filed last week alleges the district and bus driver was negligent, failed to supervise and did not protect the girl on the bus. The lawsuit says school bus cameras caught multiple incidents of alleged assault.
District spokeswoman Jennifer Baird on Monday declined to comment on the lawsuit or answer other questions about the case, including whether the bus driver was disciplined.
The lawsuit filed by the Tamaki Law firm says school officials discovered the abuse in March 2014 when the girl arrived home with bruises and scratches. The suit says state and Yakima police investigated, and the bus driver was suspended for two days.