California Teacher Faces Lawsuit After Giving Cannabis Gummies to Children During Birthday Party
March 9, 20261766 ViewsRead Time: 1 Minutes
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Teacher Felicia Boyd (59) is facing a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court after being accused of giving cannabis-infused gummy candies to three siblings aged 8 to 11 during a birthday celebration at Sierra Elementary School in Lancaster, California.
According to the lawsuit, the children consumed the candies as part of the celebration but later experienced lethargy and illness, requiring them to be taken to the hospital's emergency department for treatment.
According to the lawsuit, the children consumed the candies as part of the celebration but later experienced lethargy and illness, requiring them to be taken to the hospital's emergency department for treatment.
Parental Allegations
Parents are demanding that the teacher, the school, and the school district be held accountable, accusing them of:
negligent hiring, supervision, and training
retaining unqualified staff
assaulting students by providing controlled substances on school grounds
The lawsuit states that the cannabis-infused gummies contain about 20 milligrams of THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis, which can cause changes in perception and feelings of euphoria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Family Reactions
The Daily Mail reported that the children's aunt said the kids were in a state of fear and confusion, noting that one of them told her he couldn't feel his body after consuming the gummies. She confirmed that school administration and staff were aware of the incident after it occurred.
