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Family of Injured Student Files Lawsuit Against Albuquerque Public Schools After Shocking Sword Fight Incident in High School Classroom

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In an unexpected turn of events at Volcano Vista High School, a disturbing incident unfolded in a classroom when students were seen engaged in a sword fight. Disturbing footage of the incident was obtained by KOAT, revealing one student’s serious injury. As a result, the student’s family has filed a lawsuit against the school district. According to Jessica Hernandez, the student’s attorney, the incident occurred in May 2022. The video footage shows the teacher, casually leaning against a podium, observing her students wielding the weapons in combat. Hernandez expressed the family’s disbelief, … Read more

Day Care Centers in Charlotte File Lawsuit Against LJ Schools Carolina for Contested $6 Million Payment

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Charlotte, North Carolina – Nine day care centers in the Charlotte area have filed a lawsuit against a company, alleging breach of contract and failure to fulfill a purchase agreement that included a $6 million payment. The lawsuit was filed in Mecklenburg County Superior Court on February 20th and claims that LJ Schools Carolina Inc. violated the terms of the agreement related to the purchase of the day care centers. According to the lawsuit, LJ Schools Carolina Inc. agreed to pay $10.75 million on the closing date of the purchase, which included a $6 million … Read more

Former Lakewood Elementary Student’s Family Files Lawsuit Against Assistant Principal and Horry County Schools After Bathroom Indecent Exposure Incident

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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – The assistant principal of Lakewood Elementary and Horry County Schools are facing a lawsuit from the parents of a former student after an indecent exposure incident that occurred in a bathroom last October. The recently filed complaint alleges that on October 20, the student was in the bathroom when another student crawled into her stall, took off her pants, and engaged in inappropriate behavior in front of the victim. According to the lawsuit, the district’s disciplinary guidelines resulted in a brief suspension rather than expulsion for the offending student. This decision … Read more

Roanoke City Schools Take Stand Against Social Media Giants, Joining Nationwide Lawsuit to Safeguard Students’ Mental Health

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ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City public schools have taken a significant step by joining a nationwide lawsuit along with over 400 other school divisions across the United States. The school district is addressing the rising demand for mental health services among students, with social media platforms being identified as a major contributing factor. According to Mark Cathey, a member of the Roanoke City School Board, the detrimental impact of apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube on students cannot be ignored. These platforms, Cathey argues, are designed to target the vulnerable minds of young individuals who … Read more