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Family Sues for $85M After 16-Year-Old Collapsed & Died at School — No One Responded for 9 Minutes
- A Virginia family sues Newport News Public Schools after their 16-year-old daughter collapsed at school and died from a heart condition.
- Attorneys say a nine-minute delay occurred before CPR began and no AED was used during the incident.
- The lawsuit alleges gross negligence and cites state law on AED availability and emergency plans.
- The family claims the school knew about Kaleiah Jones's heart condition and had made accommodations.
- Attorneys say staff failed to act, follow policies, and use available emergency equipment.
- The family seeks $85 million in damages tied to Jones's death.
- The teen collapsed in the school hallway on February 20 in connection with a heart issue.
- The Newport News School Board and district issued a condolence statement and declined to comment on the lawsuit.
- The incident drew media attention from WAVY and 13 News Now, which reported on the alleged delays and conditions.
- The case raises questions about emergency response protocols in schools and care for students with known medical conditions.
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