Legal Articles, General Practice

Student Sues School for Alleged Racial Discrimination

Blog post about a student who sued her school and district on grounds of racial discrimination.

School and Town Claim Immunity After Wife's Frozen Fall

Blog post about a woman who unsuccessfully tried suing the town of Westport and the board of education after she fell on ice in the parking lot because of governmental immunity.

Teacher Terminated After Locking Student in Small Room

Blog post about a teacher who was fired for locking a student in a small room.

Tenured Teacher Terminated After Calling Student an "Animal"

Blog post about a tenured teacher fired for calling a student an "animal."

Court Rejects Student's Claims of Selective Prosecution

Blog post about a student who claimed she was improperly expelled and selectively prosecuted.

Day Care's License Revoked For Overcapacity and Disorderly Conduct

Blog post about a day care that was shut down by the state due to overcrowding.

Custodian's Threat Too Severe to Justify Reinstatement, Says Court

Blog post about a former custodian who seeks to appeal his firing for sending threatening letters to city officials.

Court Lacks Jurisdiction in First Year Teacher's Termination

Blog post about a first year teacher who was fired and brought suit seeking to appeal the firing.

Athletic Director's Claim for Wrongful Discharge Undermined by At-Will Employment

Blog post about a school athletic director who was unable to sue for wrongful termination because of his status as an "at-will" employee.

Teacher's Association Granted Union Status, Denied Right to Strike

Blog post about teacher's association being granted union status but not a right to strike.

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