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Slain Hempstead teen's family sues school district

The family of Michael Alguera, the Hempstead High School freshman who died last month after being stabbed on the school's unpatrolled handball court, plans to sue the school district and its board of education for $11 million.

The notice of claim alleges "negligence, carelessness and recklessness" by the district and board, and seeks to recover damages for "serious and severe personal injuries...

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