Families file lawsuits in 2014 fatal bus crash
In their lawsuits filed Monday,
Riddle, Seraya and 6-year-old
Davenport, who died
The families, who are both represented by
The school system "knowingly and intentionally allowed defendant Davenport to continue to transport students despite the complaints," the suit alleges.
It also notes that the school system implemented a policy to have an aide on Davenport's bus but "no aide was present on Bus 44 on the day of the accident."
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The lawsuit also claims Davenport was to blame in the crash because he was texting a known prostitute while operating the bus, was speeding and "failed to exercise due care in the operation of a motor vehicle."
The suits say Gallman was negligent because he was speeding and was not licensed by the state
Both lawsuits seek a jury trial and up to
Zykia's mother, Ukennia Arinze, who is represented by
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