ERIC Number: EJ674591
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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Bullying: A Matter of Law?
Zirkel, Perry A.
Phi Delta Kappan, v85 n1 p90-91 Sep 2003
Discusses New York case involving harassment of a female high school junior by three other girls culminating in physical attack that results in serious brain injuries to the girl. Girl's parents sued school officials for negligence. Jury finds that the vice-principal acted in reckless disregard for girl's safety and awards parents $11.2 million dollars. (Contains 11 references.)(PKP)
Descriptors: Assistant Principals, Bullying, Court Litigation, Females, High Schools, Negligence, School Law, State Courts
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New York
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