Nex Benedict's mom sues Owasso Public Schools for wrongful death, discrimination

Nex Benedict's family files federal lawsuit against Owasso Public Schools

The family of a 16-year-old nonbinary student who died a day after a fight in an Owasso High School bathroom has filed a federal lawsuit against the school district.

Family of Nex Benedict files wrongful death lawsuit against Owasso Public Schools

The family of Nex Benedict has filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against Owasso Public Schools.The 16-year-old, who identified as non-binary, died b

Nex Benedict's mom sues Owasso Public Schools for wrongful death, discrimination

Nex Benedict's mom is suing Owasso Public Schools over the death of her child, which the lawsuit says was caused by the district's indifference to reports of bullying.The 18-page lawsuit filed in federal court claims Nex taking their life was a direct result of "the gross failures and deliberate indifference" of the district and its staff.Sue alleges Nex was subjected to verbal abuse, physical assault, sexual harassment, cyberbullying, social is…