Abby Zwerner, who teaches first grade, was shot by a 6-year-old in her classroom, but attorneys for the board said her injuries are covered by worker’s compensation legislation. Zwerner declined the benefits and instead chose to sue the district.
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Elementary School Teacher Sues District After Being Shot By 6YO
Lawyers representing the Newport News, Virginia, school board are seeking to dismiss a $40 million lawsuit filed by a teacher shot by one of her students. So reports ABC News.
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