School Bullying Lawsuits
Holding schools accountable for failing to stop bullying.
What Makes a Bullying Lawsuit?
Schools can't prevent all bullying, but they must respond appropriately when informed. A successful lawsuit requires showing the school knew and failed to act.
The key is documentation - every report you make to the school creates a paper trail of their knowledge and response (or lack thereof).
Key Requirements:
School Knowledge
You must prove the school knew about the bullying or harassment before your child was injured. Documentation of prior reports is essential.
Failure to Act
The school must have failed to take reasonable steps to stop the bullying after being informed. One report may not be enough - patterns matter.
Resulting Harm
Physical injury, psychological harm, or academic damage must be documented. Medical and therapy records are crucial.
Deliberate Indifference
For federal claims (Title IX, Section 1983), you may need to prove the school was deliberately indifferent to known harassment.