Lawsuit Alleges Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Failed to Protect a Los Alisos Middle School Student From Teacher Scott Waln
Written by Alex E. Cunny, Partner · Updated October 2026
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case no.
26NWCV03199
Filed
September 24, 2026
Defendants
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District; Scott Harrison Waln
Status
Pending
A lawsuit filed on September 24, 2026 in Los Angeles County Superior Court by a client of Lanier Meyer McBride Blair LLP alleges that Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District failed to protect a student at Los Alisos Middle School from sexual abuse by teacher Scott Harrison Waln, who is also named as a defendant. The complaint alleges the district ignored warning signs, including that the teacher secluded students in isolated areas during breaks and had a reputation for acting inappropriately with female students, and failed to supervise, investigate, or report him. The complaint alleges, on information and belief, that Waln was convicted by a jury of two felony counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor under 14 arising from misconduct at the school and is currently incarcerated.
What the complaint alleges
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(Complaint ¶ 36)
These are allegations in a pending lawsuit. They have not been proven, and no court has made any findings.
Abused at Los Alisos Middle School?
If you were a student at Los Alisos Middle School or another Norwalk-La Mirada USD school and something happened to you, you are not alone, and it was not your fault. You can sue a California school district any time before your 40th birthday, without filing a government claim first, and you can file as Jane or John Doe.
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