Harvard-Westlake School disputes many allegations, stating they mischaracterize facts and the school’s actions, and claims it treated reports with urgency, initiated an investigation, complied with reporting obligations, and cooperated with law enforcement.

The lawsuit alleges that despite repeated disclosures of sexual assault, the school failed to report the abuse, failed to remove the perpetrator, and instead retaliated against the victim.

Lucca van der Woude denies each and every allegation made against him and claims he has conducted himself with integrity.

The lawsuit alleges that Lucca van der Woude sexually assaulted and racially harassed Aidan Romain, including digitally penetrating him and other non-consensual touching.