Former Arlington Heights school nurse faces lawsuit over alleged misuse of prescription drugs

Nine lawsuits filed against Arlington Heights school district over nurse’s medication mix-ups

Arlington Heights School District 25 is facing nine lawsuits from families who allege a former school nurse endangered students by mishandling prescription medications.

Former Arlington Heights school nurse faces lawsuit over alleged misuse of prescription drugs

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN) — A former elementary school nurse in Arlington Heights now faces a civil lawsuit in connection with accusations of misusing prescription drugs intended for students. Lawyers representing the nine families seeking damages say Tory Eitz, who formerly worked at Westgate Elementary School in Arlington Heights, and the district should be held accountable.  Authorities charged Tory Eitz with one felony count of official …

Nine Families File Lawsuits Against Arlington Heights School District 25, Westgate School Nurse and Admins for Fentanyl, Drug Swapping Scam

National civil rights and personal injury law firm Romanucci & Blandin announced on Thursday, April 17, 2025 the filing of a lawsuit holding those allegedly responsible and accountable for harm to children in District 25 at Westgate Elementary School. According to Romanucci & Blandin individuals and

Lawsuit: Arlington Heights school nurse harmed kids - Chronicle Media

CHICAGO – Arlington Heights School District 25 “utterly failed to support medically vulnerable children by allowing a school nurse to act with impunity when she failed to provide the children’s proper prescription/controlled substance medication during school hours,” according to a lawsuit. Instead of being a trusted support person as students learn and grow, former Westgate... The post Lawsuit: Arlington Heights school nurse harmed kids appeare…