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San Diego Settles $31M in Arabella McCormack Abuse Case

12/13/2025

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Arabella McCormack Settlement

San Diego authorities have settled legal claims for over $31 million related to the death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, who suffered severe abuse and neglect.
The settlements include $10 million each from the city and county, $8.5 million from Pacific Coast Academy, and $3 million from Rock Church.
Arabella died in August 2022, weighing 40 pounds and showing signs of malnutrition and injuries.
Her adoptive mother and grandparents face criminal charges, and a police officer is accused of failing to report the abuse.
Arabella's surviving sisters are now in foster care and receiving treatment.

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Yael Nativ Settlement

Yael Nativ, a former dance professor at the University of California, Berkeley, settled a discrimination lawsuit over mistreatment tied to her Israeli nationality.
Nativ's application to return to UC Berkeley was denied amid tensions after the October 7 attacks in Israel.
Under the settlement, the university will pay Nativ $60,000 and issue an apology from Chancellor Rich Lyons.
The university also pledged to enforce its anti-discrimination policies more rigorously.

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Arabella McCormack Settlement

San Diego authorities have settled legal claims for over $31 million related to the death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, who suffered severe abuse and neglect.
The settlements include $10 million each from the city and county, $8.5 million from Pacific Coast Academy, and $3 million from Rock Church.
Arabella died in August 2022, weighing 40 pounds and showing signs of malnutrition and injuries.
Her adoptive mother and grandparents face criminal charges, and a police officer is accused of failing to report the abuse.
Arabella's surviving sisters are now in foster care and receiving treatment.

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