STAMFORD, Conn., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of five-year-old Romeo D. Pierre Louis has reached a historic $20 million settlement with the Town of West Hartford, Connecticut following the tragic death of their son, who collapsed during recess at Charter Oak International Academy on April 5, 2022. The case is the largest known wrongful death settlement paid by a Connecticut municipality.

The lawsuit, brought by the parents of Romeo Pierre Louis, alleged that Romeo's death was preventable. Romeo's death, the lawsuit claimed, resulted from inadequate supervision by school staff during outdoor recess, which caused a significantly delayed response to his serious medical emergency.

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