NFL Legend’s Son Allegedly Targeted by Racist Bullying at $47,000-a-Year California Christian School

The son of NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson alleges he was subjected to racial harassment and bullying at Oaks Christian School, a private Christian institution in Westlake Village, California. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claims the school failed to protect the child from repeated racial slurs, including the N-word, and physical assaults by classmates during the 2024-2025 academic year.

The complaint states that the child, who is Black, was repeatedly called the N-word and compared to an animal by peers. The school was allegedly aware of these incidents, as the family reported the behavior multiple times and requested intervention. Instead of addressing the abuse, the school allegedly allowed the harassment to continue, according to the lawsuit.

The family’s attorney, Robert Glassman, stated that the school’s failure to act left the child vulnerable to ongoing racial abuse and physical violence. “No child should be subjected to racial harassment or physical violence at school while the adults entrusted with his safety fail to act,” he said.

The lawsuit accuses the school of negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violating California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act. It alleges that the school’s response to incidents was inadequate, including failing to discipline a student who was known to carry a knife on campus and allowing a female student to assault the child during lunch.

One of the most humiliating episodes allegedly occurred during a music class when students were discussing nicknames. The primary aggressor suggested calling the child “Ni—erson,” a racist nickname referencing his father, the NFL legend. When the child reported the incident, his teacher allegedly accused him of lying in front of his peers.

Oaks Christian School, a nondenominational Christian college-preparatory institution, claims that 99% of its graduates are accepted into universities. The school has not publicly responded to the allegations. The case highlights concerns about the safety and well-being of students in educational environments, particularly when racial and physical abuse occur.

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