Trial Date Set as Zwerner’s Lawsuit Moves Forward in High-Profile School Incident
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News jury is set to hear a lawsuit filed by Abigail Zwerner, a first-grade teacher who sustained serious injuries when she was shot by a six-year-old student. The case has drawn significant attention given its implications for school safety and liability. Zwerner is seeking $40 million in damages, claiming negligence on the part of the school district and its officials. The incident occurred during January 2023 at Richneck Elementary School, where Zwerner was shot in the abdomen while teaching a class. The lawsuit alleges that school administrators were aware … Read more