Bullying

Becky Hammon Counters Former Player’s Bullying Claims Amid Legal Battle

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Las Vegas, NV — In a post-game press conference following the Las Vegas Aces’ 87-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, Aces head coach Becky Hammon addressed allegations leveled against her and the organization by former player Dearica Hamby. Hammon, now coaching the player who accused her and the team of significant misconduct, explicitly refuted the claims of bullying and discrimination. Hammon, expressing a strong disagreement with Hamby’s accusations, stated, “It just didn’t happen — the bullying. I spoke with her every day. If she wanted to practice, she practiced. If she didn’t, she didn’t. … Read more

Victory for Employee: Jury Awards $1.2 Million in Bullying Lawsuit Against Amazon Fulfillment Center

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – After enduring four years of persistent bullying and harassment from his co-workers, Michael Kopp, a 29-year-old employee at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in San Bernardino, has been awarded $1.2 million in damages in a civil lawsuit against Amazon.com Services. Kopp, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in the third grade, faced difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication throughout his life. Kopp, determined to keep his job, suffered physical tolls as a result of the persistent bullying. He experienced vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, sweats, and great stomach pain. Eventually, Kopp reached his … Read more

Former Church Hill Middle School Student’s Racial Bullying Lawsuit Settled in Groundbreaking Case

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HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. – A lawsuit alleging racial bullying at Church Hill Middle School has been settled after school officials were accused of ignoring the issue. The settlement was approved by a U.S. District Court in Greeneville. The lawsuit was filed by the mother of a former student, who claimed that her child had been verbally and physically assaulted at the school by peers due to his race. The alleged incidents occurred in 2021, when the student was in eighth grade. According to court documents, the settlement includes a payment of $110,000 from the school … Read more

Parents Sue Landon School Over Alleged Bullying That Led to Teen’s Tragic Death

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Bethesda, Maryland – The family of a 16-year-old student from Landon School in Montgomery County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, alleging that their son’s death in 2022 was the result of bullying. Charlie Schnell’s parents, Dawn and Scott, claim that the school failed to protect their son from bullying and rumors, and neglected to inform them of his vulnerable state. According to the lawsuit, the parents assert that Landon School lacked a written anti-bullying policy during the 2021-2022 school year, which would have required investigations, anonymous reporting, and parental notification. They … Read more