In Utah, the family of a Black fifth grader who died by suicide in 2021 says they’re filing a $14 million lawsuit against her school, arguing that there was an inadequate response to reports of her being bullied over her race and disabilities, leading to her death.

According to KSL, lawyers representing Brittany Tichenor-Cox said Wednesday (November 2) that they would seek damages for her daughter Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor’s passing last year. In a notice of claim obtained by the station, they claim the school had violated state and federal laws, including those that require schools to ensure equal treatment, provide educational opportunity and protect students experiencing homelessness.

In the notice of claim, it recounts how Izzy was bullied by students who said she smelled, made fun of her skin color and eyebrows and used racist slurs against her. A timeline is also presented of Tichenor’s parents’ repeated alerting of the school about the bullying in the months leading up to their daughter’s death and alleges administrators didn’t step in to take action. Izzy was also the only Black student in her class.

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Named in the notice of claim as defendants is Foxboro Elementary School in North Salt Lake City, its director and principal, as well as the Davis County School District, school board and superintendent. They have 60 days to respond before the family can file a lawsuit based on the claim.

"The Davis School District sends its sincere, heartfelt condolences to the family of Izzy Tichenor," the district said in a statement later, according to KSL. "As we approach the anniversary of her passing, we are mindful of the impact she's left on the community. We love Izzy and our focus and energy remain devoted to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students. We appreciate the interest on the case, but until we carefully review it and confer with legal counsel, our district will not be able to comment further."

As a result of Tichenor’s November 2021 death, which sparked massive outcry over youth suicide in the predominantly white state, state legislators passed a new law requiring districts to track reported bullying and racism in schools.