Smart, loving Sammy was new to school when the bullying started. Even a teacher took part. At 10 he took his own life. But they weren't finished...

Sammy Teusch was a smart, funny, loving boy who liked fishing, robots and soccer. Sammy Teusch, 10, tragically killed himself on May 5 after suffering years of abusive bullying Bereaved dad Sam Teusch this week sued the Indiana school district for failing to stop bullies tormenting their son Bereaved dad Sam told DailyMail.com the wrongful death suit, filed this week at Hancock County Circuit Court, would make schools safer by ensuring teachers crack down on bullies. Tributes poured in for the 10-year-old after his tragic suicide as the community rallied behind the Teusches The bullying started in 2022 when Sammy was in elementary school, and had followed him to Greenfield Intermediate School School Superintendent Dr. Harold Olin, left, and principal Branson Curtis, right. His parents Sam and Nicci say he was physically and emotionally bullied at school, with Sammy being recently beaten up on a school bus The lawsuit shows how one of Sammy's tormentors acknowledged his death was 'all my fault for bullying him' The family seeks a jury trial, damages and their legal costs paid. One of Sammy's bullies was even seen laughing after taking a photo of his open funeral casket, according to the lawsuit Solemn footage captured the moment hundreds of motorcycles drove side by side as they paid respect at the funeral of Sammy Teusch, 10 The school district's superintendent, Dr. Harold Olin, has challenged the Teusches' claims, saying no report of bullying was ever submitted by Sammy or his parents.