From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Vania Castillo · · 1m
Marcus Football Hazing Lawsuit
Family sues Lewisville ISD over alleged pellet gun hazing incident.
In brief
Family sues Lewisville ISD over alleged pellet gun hazing incident. A former Marcus High School football player's family sued Lewisville ISD for $1 million after an alleged hazing incident in October 2025 left physical injuries and mental trauma. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Lawsuit filed
Lewisville ISD, Marcus High School football players, and parents named in lawsuit filed by former player's family.
Alleged hazing incident
Student stripped and repeatedly shot with pellet gun at close range on October 22, 2025.
Physical injuries
Student suffered five skin-breaking wounds on arm and chest from pellet gun incident.
Family reaction
Father says son didn't report incident for five days and now has trouble sleeping and trusting people.
Lawsuit claims
Lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages and jury trial, claims district knows more than stated.
Lewisville ISD response
District says it has not received lawsuit and declined to comment on pending litigation.
What matters most
A former Marcus High School football player's family sued Lewisville ISD for $1 million after an alleged hazing incident in October 2025 left physical injuries and mental trauma.
