'Can't feel my body': 3 children hospitalised after teacher gave cannabis during birthday celebration

The boy’s guardian filed lawsuit against the teacher. (Image credit: iStock)

• Substitute teacher allegedly gave cannabis gummies to three boys
• Children became ill and were treated for poisoning at hospital
• Teacher, school, and district sued for negligence

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A new lawsuit claims that a substitute teacher gave cannabis infused gummies to three elementary school children during an after-school program to celebrate a birthday.

According to People, a civil complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleged that Felicia Boyd, 59, who worked at Sierra Elementary School, gave cannabis laced candy to the three brothers aged 8 to 11 during an after-school program on April 3, 2025.

The complaint states that the boy’s guardian alleged that Felicia Boyd gave the children to celebrate the youngest brother’s eighth birthday.

According to the court document, the boys, identified only as A.V., J.V. and S.V, became lethargic and unwell after eating the gummies and were later taken to the emergency room for poisoning treatment.

According to the lawsuit, the boy’s guardian has filed claims against Felica Boyd, the school and the school district, alleging negligence, negligent hiring, supervision, training and retention, and battery.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the boys' aunt said that she personally took them to the hospital after they came from school on April 3.

"My dad picked them up from school, and when he picked them up, one of my nephews was already not feeling good," she said. "I asked them, 'What's going on?' My nephew said, 'I can't feel my body.' My first question was, 'What did you eat?' "

"They were all scared," she told the Daily Mail. "He told me it was some gummies that the teacher had given them."

The lawsuit also claims that the school was informed about the incident, including several teachers, the principal, a nurse and other administrators.

"Boyd possessed a controlled substance on school premises and then administered cannabis-laced candy or gummies to students, including Plaintiffs, and Plaintiffs sustained physical, mental and severe emotional injuries," the suit alleges.

According to the Daily Mail, the lawsuit claims that Felicia Boyd gave the boys exotic dragonfruit-flavoured Nano Gummies. The candy reportedly contained 20 mg of THC, the psychoactive compound that causes a high, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

According to the California Department of Public Health, children can confuse cannabis edibles with regular sweets and are more vulnerable to poisoning. The agency advises parents to call poison control or dial 911 during emergencies. The Daily Mail reported that lawyers involved in the case will appear in court on June 15.