September 23, 2025

Class Action Lawsuit Against Clark County School District

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A class action lawsuit involving a dozen special needs students against the Clark County School District will proceed after a court ruling denied motions to dismiss. The lawsuit claims systemic failures in providing adequate educational services for students with disabilities, aiming to enforce changes rather than seeking compensation. The case highlights issues like insufficient staff and unqualified personnel in special education roles. With potential implications for over 40,000 students, the legal action seeks to improve educational resources and support for students with disabilities in the district.

Las Vegas, Nevada – A class action lawsuit involving a dozen special needs students and their families against the Clark County School District (CCSD) and the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) will proceed following a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that denied motions to dismiss the case. The lawsuit alleges systemic failures by CCSD that have violated the rights of students to a free and appropriate public education under federal law.

The case involves twelve families, including the family of Caitlin Werlinger, who has expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, indicating that it acknowledges their concerns regarding inadequate educational services. The lawsuit alleges that CCSD has failed to provide the required services for students with disabilities, leading to significant educational setbacks.

Eleven of the plaintiffs currently have children enrolled in CCSD. Their primary aim through this legal action is to bring about immediate changes within the school district, rather than seeking monetary compensation for the alleged deficiencies in service provision. The students represented in the lawsuit include those coping with various disabilities, with attorneys highlighting insufficient staff availability, unqualified personnel in special education roles, and a lack of accountability as key issues that prompted this legal action.

Further consequences of the systemic failures have been noted, including inadequately trained teachers who have not received necessary certifications for special education and may lack training in behavioral support. This situation casts a shadow over the quality of education being offered to students with disabilities in the district.

In a previous related case in 2021, CCSD was ordered to pay nearly half a million dollars to the Rogich family for not adequately addressing the educational needs of their daughter. The ongoing lawsuits highlight a recurring theme of struggle for parents and students in accessing appropriate educational resources and support.

The attorneys involved in the current lawsuit have indicated plans to expedite the proceedings towards trial. The families participating in the suit stand united in their determination to advocate for their children’s rights, which may lead to improved educational outcomes. The lawsuit has the potential to impact over 40,000 students with disabilities enrolled in the district, as a favorable ruling could spark changes in accountability measures, resources allocation, and the overall protection of students’ rights.

As the legal process unfolds, both CCSD and NDE have opted not to comment on the pending litigation, leaving families to navigate this complex situation in hopes of obtaining justice and necessary changes for their children.

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