Kimberly Hutchison, Partner at Singleton Schreiber, was recently featured in The Coast News Group in the article “Del Mar Union School District Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Seclusion Room.” The article highlights a lawsuit filed on behalf of a former Sage Canyon School student who was repeatedly placed in isolated confinement without parental knowledge. The case raises serious concerns about the treatment of students with disabilities and the district's failure to report the use of seclusion rooms, as required by California law.
Hutchison, who represents the student’s family, emphasized the need for greater awareness and accountability. “A concern we noticed in this case is how accepted this seemed to be among the teachers,” Hutchison said. “One of the overarching hopes is … this lawsuit can serve as education for other teachers and districts,” she added, speaking to the broader impact the case may have on school policies and student protections.
