In a heartbreaking case that shocked Jefferson County, a young girl’s life was forever changed when a routine bus ride turned into a nightmare.
Back in 2015, the 7-year-old special needs student was dragged nearly 1,000 feet after her backpack got trapped in the door of a JCPS school bus. As the bus drove away, she was pulled along the road, suffering severe nerve damage, disfiguring scars, and lasting trauma.
The little girl has since endured multiple surgeries and faces a long road to recovery. Her family fought tirelessly for justice, and now, they’ve secured a nearly $5 million settlement to help cover her lifelong medical and emotional needs.
The bus driver, Melinda Sanders, was fired after the incident for failing to follow proper safety protocols.
This settlement ensures that the child will receive ongoing support — but no amount of money can truly erase the pain of what she endured that day.
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