Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    missnicky1's Avatar
    missnicky1 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 2, 2007, 08:04 AM
    I want to sue a school
    Hi,

    I want to know if I have a case or not. My son was recently as I would put it assaulted by one of his teachers at school. This case is still under investigation but I want to know if I could sue the school or teacher and what are the limitations about this. Also we live in Missouri.

    Thanks to everyone who will respond
    schemenauer_99's Avatar
    schemenauer_99 Posts: 1, Reputation: 2
    New Member
    		  
    #2

    Oct 2, 2007, 08:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by missnicky1
    Hi,

    I want to know if I have a case or not. My son was recently as I would put it assaulted by one of his teachers at school. This case is still under investigation but I want to know if I could sue the school or teacher and what are the limitations about this. Also we live in Missouri.

    Thanks to everyone who will respond
    Yha u shoud sue the skool u have the rights
    ScottGem's Avatar
    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
    Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
    		  
    #3

    Oct 2, 2007, 08:07 AM
    I would consult an attorney, But I would wait to see the results of the investigation before taking legal action.

    It doesn't matter the results of the investigation since a civil suit has a different standard than a criminal one.
    s_cianci's Avatar
    s_cianci Posts: 5,472, Reputation: 760
    Uber Member
    		  
    #4

    Oct 2, 2007, 07:16 PM
    There's a lot of factors that come into play here. What exactly was the nature of the assault and under what conditions did it occur? Was the teacher breaking up a fight or defending him/herself or another member of the school community? Was it a disciplinary episode? What does Missouri law say regarding corporal punishment in the schools? How serious were your son's actual injuries and what real losses were sustained by your family as a result? These and other factors will come into play in determining whether you have a civil case. The teacher may have sanctions coming to him/her as a result of the pending investigation, which could range anywhere from a reprimand to job loss and essential "blackball" from the teaching profession. Again, there are many factors that come into play.
    Fr_Chuck's Avatar
    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
    Expert
    		  
    #5

    Oct 2, 2007, 07:21 PM
    As s cianci noted, I would wait for the investigation, and you did not say what type of assult you are discussing. But it is rare for a teacher just to attack a student, So if you begin legal action on a law suit, it is very possible if the investigation does not prove your side, the teacher or school as a counter measure or as a fight back, will counter sue you and your son.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Night school for high school-aged people [ 15 Answers ]

I heard about there being night school for high school kids. In fact, I think a friend of a friend went to night school when I was in jr. high. I've searched Google, and can't find any listings or info for night schools in PA. Does anyone know if they exist for high schoolers, and where I could...

Home school vs. Public school? [ 53 Answers ]

My husband and I have decided to home school our children because we do not feel that the public education systems are very good these days. When we were in public school the teachers spent more time trying to control and disipline the class or individual students then they spent teaching. I also...

Can I sue? [ 1 Answers ]

I recently signed a contract to have windows installed in my new investment property. The next day I called to cancel the contract and was told that of the $10,000 down I can only get back $4000. I have 72 hours to cancel a contract but as of now they hacve only given me the remaining $4000 and...

Can I sue? [ 4 Answers ]

I have been married nearly 15 years and have 2 kids. I want to know if I can sue the woman my husband is having an affair with. We have been separated for 3 months and he moved out 2 weeks ago while I was on holiday. We live in Ireland. I will appreciate your earliest reply. Thank you

Sue me, sue you. [ 1 Answers ]

Bubba called his attorney and asked, "Is It true theys suin them cigarette companies fer causin People to git cancer ?" "Yes, Bubba, sure is true," responded the lawyer. "And now someone is suin them fast food restaurants Fer makin them fat an cloggin their arteries with all Them burgers an...

View more questions Search