Legal Articles, Class Action
Court Holds Town Accountable for Injury Caused By Student Bullying
Blog post about a case where a town was held liable for the actions of a school bully because the doctrine of governmental immunity was not applicable.
Town Granted Immunity in Cheerleading Fiasco
Blog post about a case where the doctrine of governmental immunity applied to protect a town from liability when a cheerleader was injured during practice.
Court Reversed Expulsion of Student, Finds Knife Allegations Unreliable
Blog post about a student whose expulsion was overturned because allegations of finding a knife that he used to threaten another student were unreliable.
Mother Claims Responsive Classroom Model Inflicted Distress on Children
Blog post about a mother suing the school of her minor children for emotional distress due to new school policies on classroom management.
Retirement Credits Denied For Teacher In Suspension for Sticky Fingers
Blog post about a teacher who was denied retirement credits due to a suspension for theft.
Yale University Police Officer Had Power to Make DUI Arrest, Says Court
Blog post on the authority of University police to make a DUI arrest.
Expelled Student Lacks Specifics in Breach of Contract Claim
Blog post about a student who tried to sue his school using a theory of breach of contract after he was expelled for possessing a knife on school grounds.
Student Expelled For Explosive Misconduct With M80s
Blog post about a student who was expelled for setting off multiple M80s at school.
Student's Explicit Language Justifies Expulsion, Says Court
Blog post about a student who was expelled for using explicit language who then sued for re-enrollment.