A lawsuit has been filed against the Lubbock Independent School District (LISD) and a former preschool teacher. The legal action, initiated by Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers, alleges that a three-year-old boy was sexually assaulted multiple times by his Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Nat Williams Elementary School during naptime in September of the 2025-2026 school year.
The district confirmed that the teacher involved is no longer employed and stated that an investigation, involving the Lubbock Police Department, Child Protective Services (CPS), and the Lubbock ISD Police Department, is underway. A report has also been made to the Texas Education Agency.
Key Takeaways
- A lawsuit has been filed against Lubbock ISD and a former teacher.
- Allegations involve sexual assault of a three-year-old child in a Pre-K classroom.
- The alleged incidents occurred multiple times during naptime in September 2025.
- Lubbock ISD confirms the teacher is no longer employed and an investigation is active.
- Attorneys stated multiple victims have come forward with similar claims.
Legal Action Against School District and Former Teacher
The lawsuit was officially filed on Wednesday afternoon, October 1, 2025. It targets both the Lubbock Independent School District and the former Pre-Kindergarten teacher from Nat Williams Elementary. The legal complaint was brought forward on behalf of a mother and her three-year-old son.
According to the law firm, Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers, the alleged incidents took place during the 2025-2026 school year. Specifically, the claims point to September, detailing alleged sexual assaults that occurred during classroom naptime.
Important Details
- Date of Filing: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Parties Sued: Lubbock ISD and former Pre-K teacher
- Alleged Victim Age: Three years old
- Location of Incident: Nat Williams Elementary School, Pre-K classroom
- Timing of Allegations: Multiple times during naptime in September 2025
Attorneys representing the family stated that the allegations were brought to their attention within the last week. Criminal reports have been filed with both the Lubbock ISD police and Child Protective Services (CPS).
Lubbock ISD Responds to Allegations
Lubbock ISD issued a statement acknowledging the press conference held regarding the lawsuit. The district noted that it had not yet received official notice of the lawsuit at the time of the press conference on October 1. However, LISD confirmed prior awareness of parental concerns related to a Pre-K classroom at Nat Williams Elementary.
The district emphasized that as soon as these concerns became known, leadership from both the district and campus levels took immediate and appropriate action. Communication was also established with parents in the affected Pre-K classroom.
"Lubbock ISD is aware of a press conference held this afternoon (Oct. 1) announcing a lawsuit involving the district. At this time, the district has not received notice of said lawsuit," the statement from Lubbock ISD read. "Additionally, last week, Lubbock ISD leadership was informed of parental concerns in a Pre-K classroom at Nat Williams Elementary. As soon as the district was aware of these concerns, district and campus leadership took swift and appropriate action and communicated with parents in the Pre-K classroom."
The district confirmed that the teacher implicated in the allegations is no longer employed by Lubbock ISD. An investigation into the concerns was launched immediately and is currently ongoing.
Investigation Details
The ongoing investigation involves multiple agencies:
- Child Protective Services (CPS)
- Lubbock ISD Police Department
- Lubbock Police Department
A report has also been submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Due to the active nature of the investigation, Lubbock ISD stated that no further information would be shared at this time.
Negligence Claims and Demands for Compensation
The civil lawsuit includes claims that Lubbock ISD was negligent in several key areas. These include negligence in the hiring process, inadequate supervision of the teacher, and failure to retain the teacher responsibly. Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges that the district failed to report the abuse as mandated by law.
According to the legal documents, the child has experienced significant and lasting emotional and psychological trauma as a direct result of the alleged incidents. The lawsuit seeks compensation for the child’s injuries, medical expenses incurred, and other associated costs.
During a press conference, attorneys were asked about the evidence supporting the allegations. Attorney Laney Piercy stated that multiple victims have come forward with similar and specific accounts of sexual abuse.
Strategic Decision for Civil Litigation
Attorneys were also questioned about the decision to pursue a civil case quickly, rather than waiting for potential criminal proceedings. Attorney Noe Valles explained that a primary reason for this approach is to gain subpoena power.
Subpoena power allows the legal team to formally request and obtain information and evidence relevant to the case. Valles noted that criminal cases operate differently, and a civil case can be crucial for preserving certain types of evidence.
The legal team also expressed hope that the civil action would encourage other potential victims to come forward with their experiences. The identity of the teacher has not been released publicly by news outlets because no arrest has been made and no charges have been filed as of the time this article was written.
Updates will be provided as the investigation and legal proceedings develop.
