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Justice Prevails: Jury Finds School Officials Negligent in Landmark Case Following Student’s Tragic Death

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Portsmouth, RI — In a tragic sequence of events leading up to and following the suicide of Nathan Bruno, a high school student from Portsmouth, questions around the responsibilities and actions of school officials and local authorities have culminated in a legal battle. The heart of the lawsuit accuses Portsmouth High School personnel and administrators of failing to adequately address the mental and emotional stress experienced by Bruno, which his family claims contributed directly to his death. In early February 2018, an independent report found that Ryan Moniz, a teacher and coach at the school, … Read more

$5.4 Million Awarded to Family of Teen in School Negligence Suicide Case

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BOSTON — In a landmark legal decision, a jury this week awarded $5.4 million to the family of a 15-year-old boy who took his own life. The verdict pronounced that negligence from his football coach and several school officials at Portsmouth High School led to the tragic incident. The jury concluded that these actions, which involved pressuring the teenager to disclose the identities of fellow students involved in harassing communications, directly contributed to his death. Nathan Bruno’s life came to a tragic end in 2018 under distressing circumstances that his family attributes to Ryan Moniz, … Read more

Loudoun Parents File Lawsuit Against School Board After Early Termination of Public Comment Session

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Leesburg, VA — A group of parents in Loudoun County are taking legal action against their local school board following an incident in which officials ceased accepting public comments during a meeting. The parents argue that this action violated their First Amendment rights and are seeking legal remedies. The lawsuit stems from a policy meeting held by the Loudoun County School Board where contentious issues including transgender student rights and critical race theory were discussed. The meeting, held in June, attracted significant public interest, with many community members attending to voice their opinions. During the … Read more

7th Circuit Court of Appeals Convenes at IU Maurer School of Law, Showcasing Judicial Process to Students and Public

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Bloomington, Indiana — The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals will host its oral arguments at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, marking a continued tradition of outreach and education by conducting court sessions at law schools within its jurisdiction. This initiative, recently rejuvenated post-pandemic, aims to demystify the appellate process and cultivate public legal understanding. The session, scheduled to conclude by 12:30 p.m., includes six diverse cases varying from civil rights to criminal matters. Chief Judge Diane Sykes highlighted that the court’s practice of sitting at circuit-based law schools is meant to foster a greater … Read more