Bay Area family sues tutoring company

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A family is suing an afterschool program in San Jose after their 7-year-old apparently got out on his own and was hit by a car.

It happened in June, and the young boy is still recovering. The parents of 7-year-old Bastian Michel are suing the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Willow Glen, alleging negligent supervision.“What happened to Bastian on June 24 should never have happened to him or any child,” said Ashley Mompoint-Michel, Bastian’s mother.

“His traumatic experience often leads to sleepless nights for him,” Mompoint-Michel said. “He’s also learning to be accustomed to taking medication he’s required to take for the rest of his life due to the severity of his injuries.”Their attorney said the situation could have been avoided… and they’re are seeking to make changes at the company.

Kumon is an after-school program that has 1500 sites across the U.S. All of them are independently owned and operated.NBC Bay Area reached out to both only Kumon sent a statement saying:

 

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