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Torts/Personal Injury

Jun. 25, 2025

Parents of fatally stabbed teen file damages claim against Santa Ana Unified

The parents of 14-year-old Armando Morales, fatally stabbed outside Santa Ana High School, are seeking unlimited damages from the district, alleging school officials ignored repeated warnings about student safety.

Parents of fatally stabbed teen file damages claim against Santa Ana Unified
Attorney Michael S. Carrillo

Attorneys for the parents of a 14-year-old student fatally stabbed at Santa Ana High School have filed a claim for unlimited damages against the Santa Ana Unified School District, alleging that negligent supervision enabled the May 7 killing of their son, Armando Morales.

Michael and Luis A. Carrillo of the Pasadena firm Carrillo Law filed the claim Monday with the school district, asserting that the district breached its duty of care. Michael Carillo said that the murder of 14-ye...

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