Paris Hilton backs two families' lawsuits against Provo Canyon School
KUTV • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paris Hilton visited Utah to support two families suing Provo Canyon School, a troubled teens facility she attended, alleging medical neglect and malpractice.
- The lawsuits highlight incidents where teens suffered serious injuries and delayed medical care, including a brain bleed, broken jaw, and acute renal failure.
- Hilton called for the permanent closure of Provo Canyon School, citing 341 state investigations over five years and describing the facility as a systemic problem rather than an isolated case.
- Hilton, an advocate for reform in the troubled teen industry, shared her own experiences of abuse at similar facilities and has helped pass laws to increase oversight and restrict harmful practices.
- She vowed to continue fighting until the facility is shut down, emphasizing a pattern of neglect and the state's long awareness of the issues at Provo Canyon School.
