Staff Sue Over Autistic Child’s Escape | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Three paraeducators in Fayette County are suing their school district after a 7-year-old autistic student escaped from Meadowthorpe Elementary in 2025, allegedly due to ignored safety warnings — including unsecured windows, a broken fence, and a non-functional alert system. The staff say they were scapegoated: their access badges were deactivated, and a false email claiming they resigned was circulated, damaging their reputations and future employment prospects. They’re demanding damages, reinstatement, or compensation, and a formal declaration that their separation was invalid — exposing how…