This Honorable Court: court cases brought by bullied students

The links below are about court cases brought by bullying victims and/or their parents. Links to more recent court-case articles (i.e., anything posted in the past six months) may be found in Raven Days' current-news section, Radio Free High School. Court-case links which are still active after six months are moved here.

St. Paul's School Sued in Bullying Case -- July 28, 2011. -- Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. -- Nannette Krupa is suing her bullied son's school. Article by Arthur Hirsch for the Baltimore Sun

Mother of Bullied Teen Files Lawsuit Against Tehachapi Schools -- July 6, 2011. -- Tehachapi, California, USA. -- 13-year-old Seth Walsh hanged himself after being bullied. Article by Jose Gaspar for KBAK. See also July 5th's Feds: School Failed to Stop Bullying of Gay Student, by Corey G. Johnson for California Watch, July 4th's School District Failed Bullied to Death Teen, a blog post by Steve W. for Care2, July 2nd's Calif. School District Ordered to Address Harassment, by Trudy Ring for the Advocate, and July 1st's Investigation: Tehachapi District's Response to Bullying Inadequate by Jorge Barrientos for the Californian.

Insurance Company Wants Out of School District Bullying Case -- June 25, 2011. -- Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. -- Barbara and George Price are suing their daughter's school system for failing to protect her from bullies. Article by Joe McDonald for the Times-Tribune.

Lawyers Argue Over Cost of Bullying -- June 24, 2011. -- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. -- Jazmine Oyston has sued her school for failing to protect her from bullies. AAP article, web-published by the Sydney Morning Herald.

Federal Judge Throws Out .... -- June 24, 2011. -- Mentor, Ohio, USA. -- Eric Mohat shot himself March 29, 2007 after being relentlessly bullied. A year later, on Oct. 2, 2008, 16-year-old Sladjana Vidovic hanged herself for the same reason. Both students went to the same school. Now their respective parents are suing their school system. Article by James F. McCarty for the Plain Dealer. See also Mar. 30th's Mentor Bullying Suit Dismissed by Ohio Supreme Court, by Alan Johnson for the Columbus Dispatch, Feb. 16th's Bullying-Suicide Case Gets First Court Review, by Dawn Einsel for WKSU, Aug. 20, 2010's Parents Sue Mentor's School System Over Daughter's Suicide, by Peter Krouse for the Plain Dealer, August 20, 2010's Family Files Bullying Lawsuit, by Ken Robinson for WTAM, and Apr. 7, 2009's Parents Sue School After Son's Suicide, web-published by CBS.

Episcopal School Accused of Ignoring Bullying of Ex-Student -- June 14, 2011 -- San Antonio, Texas, USA. -- A student is suing his boarding school for failing to protect him from bullying. Article by Abe Levy for the San Antonio Express.

Judge Orders Seminole School Board to Surrender Records in Bullying Suit -- June 1, 2011. -- Sanford, Florida, USA. -- The parents of 15-year-old Ned Charles IV are suing their son's school system for failing to protect him from bullying. Article by Rene Stutzman for the Orlando Sentinel. See also Jan. 29th's Parents of Bullied Kids ..., by Rene Stutzman for the Orlando Sentinel.

"Each Day was like a Warzone" -- May 27, 2011. -- Seattle, Washington, USA. -- A 16-year-old is suing her school system for failing to protect her from bullying. Article web-published by the Daily Mail. See also May 26th's 16-Year-Old Sues Seattle Girls' School over Bullying, by Chris Legeros for KIRO, May 26th's Seattle School Sued over Bullied Student, by Tonya Mosely for KING, May 26th's Teen's Family Suing Seattle Private School over Bullying, by Ursula Reutin for KIRO, and May 26th's Teen Girl Sues Seattle School, Alleges Relentless Bullying, by Vanessa Ho for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Judge Says Names of Alleged Bullies' Parents Must Be Released -- May 24, 2011. -- Hampton, New Hampshire, USA. -- A judge has ordered a school to tell a bullied student's parents the names of her bullies' parents. Article by Patrick Cronin for the Hampton Union, web-published by Seacoast Online.

Father Plans to Sue School System over Son's Suicide -- May 17, 2011. -- Montville, Connecticut, USA. -- 15-year-old Joseph Mendes shot himself January 28th after being bullied. Article by Jeffrey Johnson for the Day. See also May 17th's Montville Teen Bullied before Killing Himself, Family Says, by Adam Benson for the Norwich Bulletin, Feb 1st's Montville High Tries to Cope with Suicide of 10th-Grader, by Izaskun E. Larraņeta for the Day, and Jan. 31st's Montville Superintendent Says Bullying Not Behind Friday Suicide, by Adam Benson for the Norwich Bulletin.

Father Plans to Sue School System over Son's Suicide -- May 17, 2011. -- Montville, Connecticut, USA. -- 15-year-old Joseph Mendes shot himself January 28th after being bullied. Article by Jeffrey Johnson for the Day. See also May 17th's Montville Teen Bullied before Killing Himself, Family Says, by Adam Benson for the Norwich Bulletin, Feb 1st's Montville High Tries to Cope with Suicide of 10th-Grader, by Izaskun E. Larraņeta for the Day, and Jan. 31st's Montville Superintendent Says Bullying Not Behind Friday Suicide, by Adam Benson for the Norwich Bulletin.

Asher's Parents Respond to Abuse Allegations -- Apr. 25, 2011. -- Cypress, Texas, USA. -- 13-year-old Asher Brown, a straight-A student, killed himself after being pushed down a flight of stairs. Article web-published by Dallas Voice. See also Apr. 22nd's School Trashed Bullying Evidence After Son's Suicide, Mother Says, by Cameron Langford for Courthouse News Service, Apr. 21's Asher Brown's Parents Suing ..., by David Brinch for the Republican, April 19th's Parents of Teen who Killed Self Sue Cy-Fair ISD, by Terry Langford and Nolan Hicks for the Houston Chronicle, April 19th's Bullying Victim's Parents File Lawsuit Against Cy-Fair ISD, web-published by KTRK, and April 19th's Family Sues Cy-Fair ISD, School Administrators After Son's Suicide, by Leigh Frillici for KHOU.

Jury Finds Local School Negligent.... -- Apr. 20, 2011. -- San Diego, California, USA. -- Desiree Bagby's former school was found negligent in its care of her, but she was not awarded damages. Article web-published by KGTV. See also Apr. 20's No Damages Awarded in La Jolla Bullying Case, by Dana Littlefield for the San Diego Union Tribune, Apr. 19th's No Verdict Yet in High School Bullying Case, web-published by KGTV, and Mar. 28th's Trial over Bullying at La Jolla School Under Way, web-published by KGTV .

Marshal Sent to Pick Up Homework for Bullied Teen Comes Back Empty-Handed -- Mar. 30, 2011. -- Middletown, Connecticut, USA. -- 13-year-old Monique McClain was relentlessly bullied at her middle school, so her mother let her stay home from school indefinitely, picking up her homework every day. That worked for two months, and then, after her mother told local news outlets about the situation, the school began refusing to provide her with homework. Article by Clare Michalewicz for the Middletown Press. See also Mar. 30th's Bullied Student Can't Get Homework, by Doug Greene for NBC, Mar. 29th's Bullied Teen Wants School Transfer, by Kent Pierce for WTNH, Mar. 8th's Bullies Keep Middletown Girl from School, by Bob Wilson for WTNH, and Mar. 2's Attorney for a Bullied Teen..., by Clare Michalewicz for the Middletown Press.

Parents' Suit Says School Ignored Bullying that Led to Teen's Suicide -- Mar. 29, 2011. -- Joshua, Texas, USA. -- 13-year-old Jon Carmichael killed himself in March, 2010 after being bullied. Article by Vivian Kuo for CNN.

Black Horse Pike District Hit with Bullying Suit -- Mar. 8, 2011. -- Timber Creek, New Jersey, USA. -- A 19-year-old has sued her former school system for failing to protect her from bullying. Article by James Osborne for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Natrona County School District, Parent Settle Bullying Suit -- Mar. 1, 2011. -- Casper, Wyoming, USA. -- Pamela Gray, who had sued her daughter's school for failing to protect her from bullying, has settled out of court. Article by Joshua Wolfson for the Casper Star-Tribune, web-published by the Billings Gazette.

Mom Launching Bullying Lawsuit -- Feb. 3, 2011. -- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. -- The mother of 14-year-old Dillon McCloud is suing her son's school system for failure to protect him from a bully. Article by Jamie Long for Canoe.

Prep School, Former Student Settle "Mean Girls" Lawsuit -- Jan. 14, 2011. -- Farmington, Connecticut, USA. -- Tatum Bass has dropped her lawsuit against her former school. Article by LeAnne Gendreau for NBC.

Family Sues over Alleged Bullying in Knox County School -- Jan. 8, 2011. -- Knox County, Tennessee, USA. -- Noah Hoskins' parents are suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullies. Article by Allison Bybee for WBIR.

Gay Teen: Stop Bullying or I'll Sue -- Jan. 6, 2011. -- Phoenix, Arizona, USA. -- 15-year-old Caleb Laieski has threatened all Arizona schools with legal action if they do not add language to their student handbooks forbidding the bullying and harassment of gay students. -- Article web-published by Advocate.

N.D. Lawsuit over Bullying Settled -- Dec. 31, 2010. -- Fargo, North Dakota, USA. -- A bullying victim who had sued the Fargo school system has settled out of court for $300,000. Article web-published by Claims Journal. See also Dec. 31st's Bullying Suit Settled, web-published by Valley News Live.

Moon Student Claims Bullying Made Her Sick -- Dec. 23, 2010. -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. -- A bullied student's parents are suing her school system for failing to keep her safe at school. -- Article web-published by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

FL Injury News: Palm Beach County School District Named in Bullying Lawsuit -- Dec. 21, 2010. -- Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. -- 13-year-old Joshua Poole's parents are suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullying. Press release by Sandra Quinlan, web-published by JusticeNewsFlash. See also Dec. 20th's Bullying Lawsuit Pending, by Kevin D. Thompson for the Palm Beach Post, Nov. 29th's School "Bully" Attack Caught on Camera, by Ro Norman for WPTV, and Nov. 29th's School Fight Caught on Tape..., by Al Pefley for WPEC.

Student Sues School District for Turning Blind Eye to Bullying -- Dec. 9, 2010. -- Aberdeen, Washington, USA. -- 19-year-old Russell Dickerson III is suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullies. Blog post by John Cave Osborne for Stroller Derby. See also Dec. 7th's Aberdeen Teen, ACLU File Suit Claiming Years of Bullying at School, by Lornet Turnbull for the Seattle Times, and Dec. 6th's Teen Sues Local School District, Alleges Relentless Bullying,by Vanessa Ho for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Lawsuit Filed over Bullying at School -- Dec. 8, 2010. -- San Antonio, Texas, USA. -- Michael and Stacie Jaeger are suing their son's former school system for failing to protect him from bullying. Article by Vincent T. Davis for the San Antonio Express-News. See also Dec. 8th's Parents Sue School Over Alleged Bullying, web-published by UPI.

Parents Sue Sumter School District -- Oct. 26, 2010. -- Sumter, South Carolina, USA. -- 13-year-old Joshua Christmas' parents are suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullies. Article by Jody Barr for WIS.

Judge: Case Against 4 of 5 School Personnel.... -- Sept. 30, 2010. -- York County, Virginia, USA. -- Christian Taylor hanged himself May 31st after being repeatedly bullied. Now his mother is suing his school system for failing to protect him from his bullies. Article by Jennifer Williams for the Daily Press. See also August 5th's York Student's Mother Files $10 Million Wrongful Death Suit, by Jennifer Williams for the Daily Press.

Howard County School System Faces $10 Million Bullying Lawsuit -- Sept. 23, 2010. -- Ellicott City, Maryland, USA. -- The parents of a bullied student are suing his school system. Article by Erica L. Green for the Baltimore Sun.

Bullying Lawsuit Against Old Bridge Schools to Continue.... -- August 31, 2010. -- Old Bridge, New Jersey, USA. -- The mother of a bullied middle-schooler is suing her son's school system. Article by Sue Epstein for the Star-Ledger, web-published by NJ.com.

Suit Blames School..., -- August 20, 2010. -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. -- A 15-year-old bullied student has been awarded $55,000 in court. Article by Debra Cassens Weiss for the ABA Journal. See also Aug. 20th's Bullies Drive Girl to Anorexia, Says Lawsuit, by Susan Donaldson James for ABC.

South Hadley Middle School Bullying Civil Case Settled Out of Court -- July 27, 2010. -- South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA. -- The parents of a victim had sued the parents of a bully; the bully's parents then countersued. Both cases have been dropped, but the bully still remains under a restraining order forbidding him to come near the victim. Article by Fred Contrada for the Republican.

Victim of Bullying Takes Local Authority to Court -- June 23, 2010. -- Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. -- Deborah Scott is suing her school system for failing to stop schoolmates from bullying her nearly ten years ago, when she was 13. Article web-published by the BBC.

Anti-Bullying Law Too Little, Too Late -- June 15, 2010. -- Chatsworth, Georgia, USA. -- -- 17-year-old Tyler Long killed himself Oct. 17, 2009 after being relentlessly bullied. Now his parents are suing his school system. Article by Callie Starnes for WRCB. See also March 19, 2010's Parents Sue District, Principal Over Bullied Son's Death, by D. Aileen Dodd for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Nov. 16, 2009's No Criminal Charges in Bullying Case, by Rachel Brown for the Daily Citizen, Nov. 13, 2009's Chatsworth Police Investigating Bullying Allegations After Student's Suicide, by Rachel Brown for the Daily Citizen.

"Rather Die Than Go to School" Woman Sues -- June 15, 2010. -- Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia. -- 20-year-old Jazmine Oyston is suing her school for failing to protect her from bullying from 2002 to 2005. Article by Bellinda Kontominas for the Sydney Morning Herald. See also June 15th's Bullied St. Patrick's College Student Lost Will to Live, by Larissa Cummings for the Daily Telegraph.

Fayetteville Jury Reaches Verdict in School Bullying Trial -- May 12, 2010. -- Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. -- Billy Wolfe has lost his suit against his school for failing to protect him from bullies. Article web-published by KFSM.

Restraining Order Sought in School Bullying Case -- April 22, 2010. -- Hampton, New Hampshire, USA. -- A victim is seeking a restraining order against her bully. Article web-published by WMUR.

Legal Fees Sought in School Bullying Case -- April 20, 2010. -- Hudson, Michigan, USA. -- Dane Patterson, who had sued his school system for failing to protect him from being bullied, has settled out of court for $800,000. Article web-published by the Daily Telegram. See also March 9th's Bullied Student Wins $800K Settlement, by Tom Henderson for ParentDish.

Mass. City Sued for 35M over School Bullying Case -- Mar. 22, 2010. -- Lynn, Massachusetts, USA. -- 13-year-old Matthew Mumbauer was left paraplegic after bullies pushed him down the stairs. Article web-published by New York Injury News.

Bullied Teenager Gets $290,000 in Settlement -- Mar. 11, 2010. -- Victoria, Australia. -- A 17-year-old who sued her school system for failing to protect her from bullies has won $290,000 in an out-of-court settlement. Article by Farrah Tomazin for the Age.

Department of Justice Investigating Mohawk School District -- Jan. 16, 2010. -- Utica, New York, USA. -- A 14-year-old gay student is suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullies. Article by Gary Liberatore for WKTV. See also Jan. 16th's Shock: Obama's DoJ Jumps Into Effeminate Teen Boy's School Bullying Case, web-published by Queerty, and Aug. 20, 2009's Mohawk Residents React to Lawsuit Against School, by Emma Wright for WKTV.

Lawsuit Filed in 2008 Lasater Suicide at Vasquez High -- Oct.19, 2009. -- Santa Clarita, California, USA. -- 14-year-old Jeremiah Lasater killed himself at school on October 20, 2008. Now his family is suing his school for failing to protect him from bullying. Article by Brian Charles for the Signal.

DeKalb School's Final Report -- August 27, 2009. -- Atlanta, Georgia, USA. -- 11-year-old Jaheem Herrera hanged himself after relentless bullying. Now his mother is suing his school system. Article by Kristina Torres for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. See also May 12th's Lawyer for Family of Boy Who Killed Himself..., by Christian Boone for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution., and May 10th's Suicide Prompts School Lawsuit, an AP article web-published by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Sioux City Schools Cleared in Bullying Lawsuit -- August 20, 2009. -- Sioux City, Iowa, USA. -- The father of two high school students has lost his case against his bullied children's school system. Article web-published by KTIV.

Family of Paralyzed Student Sues School -- August 18, 2009. -- Chicago, Illinois, USA. -- The family of a 15-year-old who was bullied into diving into shallow water are suing his school. Article by Ben Bradley for WLS.

School Bullies Hospitalized Disabled Child -- August 12, 2009. -- Beaumont, Texas, USA. -- Parents are suing their son's school system for allowing him to be beaten up by schoolmates. Article by Jeremy Choate for the Courthouse News.

Former Pupil Sues Over School Bullying -- August 7, 2009. -- Fife, Scotland, U.K. -- Rhona Wands is suing her school system for failure to protect her from being bullied. Article by Paul Thornton for Deadline Scotland.

Mom Sues Schools Alleging Harassment -- July 30, 2009. -- Georgetown, Texas, USA. -- A mother is suing her son's school system for failure to protect him from bullies. Article web-published by the Statesman.

Bullying Victim's Compo Payment Increased -- July 29, 2009. -- Melbourne, New South Wales, Australia. -- -- David Jonathon Gregory has won his lawsuit against his school system for failing to protect him from bullies. Article web-published by the ABC. See also June 19th's Bullied High School Student Wins NSW Lawsuit, by Brendan Trembath for ABC.

School Bully who Drove Girl, 14.... -- July 22, 2009. -- Lincolnshire, England, U.K. -- A 14-year-old girl attempted suicide in January after being relentlessly bullied. Now her bully has been convicted of racially aggravated harassment. Article web-published by the Daily Mail.

Bullying Case Costs Families Thousands -- June 12, 2009 -- Stockdale, California, USA. -- In October, 2006, a ninth-grader was encased in duct tape while attending a school-sponsored debate tournament. His parents sued his school system and the families of the bullies. They have now settled their case for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Article by Jeff Nachtigal and Gretchen Wenner for the Californian. See also June 11th's Californian editorial, Why We Wrote This Story..

Parents Sue School After Son's Suicide -- Apr. 7, 2009. -- Mentor, Ohio, USA. -- 17-year-old Eric Mohat shot himself March 29th after relentless bullying. Article web-published by CBS. See also Apr. 3rd's Parents of Suicide Sue Over Bullying, web-published by UPI, and Apr. 2nd's Teen Commits Suicide Due to Bullying, by Susan Donaldson James for ABC.

Bullied Student Will Get Compensation... -- February 2, 2009. -- 30-year-old David Gregory is suing his state, claiming that the bullying he suffered in high school has left him with disabling psychological problems. Article web-published by the Daily Telegraph.

Parent Files Criminal Charges Against Bullying Kids -- Jan. 30, 2009. -- Cumberland County, NC, USA. -- The parents of 12-year-old Allyson Inman are suing their daughter's school system for failing to protect her from bullies. Article web-published by WWAY.

Hudson School Bullying Case Goes to Trial -- Jan. 12, 2009. -- Hudson, Michigan, USA. -- A state circuit court panel has ruled that a middle school student's case against his school system for failing to take action against students who bullied him may proceed to a full trial. Article by Ed Brayton for the Michigan Messenger.

Lawsuit Alleges Tukwila School Officials.... -- Jan. 6, 2009. -- Seattle, Washington, USA. -- The parents of a student with Asperger's Syndrome are suing their son's school for failing to protect him from bullies. Article by Steve Miletich for the Seattle Times..

Mother Sues Fayette Schools Over Alleged Bullying -- July 3, 2008. -- Fayette County, Kentucky, USA. -- Denise Jones is suing her daughter's school system for allowing her to be bullied for two years in middle school. Article by Brandon Ortiz for the Herald-Leader.

Parents Sue School After Bullied Son Commits Suicide -- June 16, 2008. -- Prestonsburg, Kentucky, USA. -- 13-year-old Stephen Patton shot himself after being relentlessly bullied at school. Now his parents are suing his school system. Article by Cassondra Kirby for the Pantagraph.

Teen's Family Sues Middle School After Bullying -- June 14, 2008. -- West Islip, New York, USA. -- 13-year-old Patrick Kohlmann posted a video to YouTube to draw attention to the fact that he was being bullied and school officials were doing nothing. School officials still did nothing, so Patrick and his parents are suing his school system. Article by Raina Gittlin and Stephanie Dahle for ABC.

Three Families File Suit Over School Bullying -- May 30, 2008. -- Louisville, Kentucky, USA. -- 13-year-old Stephen Patton killed himself after being relentlessly bullied. Two other boys from the same part of Kentucky were also repeatedly beaten up by schoolmates. The parents of all three children are suing their school systems for failure to keep them safe. Article by Connie Leonard for WAVE.

Should Suitable Education be Defined by Parents or LA? -- Legal advice column about court cases involving the home schooling of bullied students in Britain. Column by Michael Segal for TeachingExpertise.

Settlement Doesn't End Ordeal for Scruggs -- March 7, 2008. -- Meridien, Connecticut, USA. -- In January, 2002, 12-year-old Daniel Scruggs killed himself. His mother sued his school system. Now she has settled out of court. Article by Elisabeth Strillacci for the Record-Journal.. See also March 6th's Settlement Reached in Scruggs Lawsuit, by Amanda Falcone for the Record-Journal.

Award in Bullying Case is Slashed -- December 18, 2007. -- Tampa, Florida, USA. -- A boy whose arm was broken by bullies won his lawsuit, but his damages award has been cut to $600,000 from $4 million. Article by Colleen Jenkins for the St. Petersburg Times.

Council Pays out 20,000 Pounds Over School Bullying -- February 20, 2006. -- Blaenavon, Gwent, Wales, U.K. -- 23-year-old Sophie Amor has received 20,000 pounds' compensation for having been bullied from age four to age 11. She was homeschooled thereafter. Article web-published by the Guardian.

Parents Settle Suit for Alleged Bullying by their Children -- October 15, 2005. -- Pacifica, California, USA. -- In 2003, the father of a boy who competes on an international level in ballroom dancing sued his son's school system, charging that administrators and teachers had failed to protect his son from teasing and bullying by schoolmates. He also sued the parents of the bullies, some of whom have now settled out of court. Article by S.L. Wykes for the San Jose Mercury News, web-published by the Houston Chronicle. See also September 26, 2003's Boy's Father Files Complaint Over Teasing at Pacifica School, by Simone Sebastian for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Court Move in Bullying Test Case -- August 6, 2004. -- Newmachar, Aberdeen, Scotland, U.K. -- 15-year-old Natalie King is suing her local education authority, charging that they have failed to protect her from her schoolmates. Article web-published by the BBC.

Parent of Arrested Laguna Creek Student Sues -- February 24, 2004. -- Elk Grove, California, USA. -- On February 10th, two students were arrested on charges of attempted murder and attempted burglary for allegedly planning a school shooting. Although the attack was supposed to take place February 11th, no guns or explosives were found at their homes. Now the mother of one of the students is suing her son's school district and the Sacramento County sheriff. Article web-published by KCRA. See also February 17th's Alleged Campus Plot Prompts NAACP Meeting, February 11th's Laguna Creek Students On Edge After Arrests, and February 11th's Students Arrested in Alleged Campus Plot.

Girl Loses Claim for School Fees -- January 23, 2004. -- Reading, England, U.K. -- The High Court has ruled that 14-year-old Caroline Southern is not entitled to be reimbursed for her boarding-school tuition by her county council. Caroline's father had argued that his gifted daughter was being bullied by schoolmates and that her academic needs were not being met. Article web-published by the BBC.

Legal Aid for Bullying Damages Bid -- January 20, 2004. -- Newmachar, Scotland, U.K. -- 15-year-old Natalie King has been granted legal aid to sue her local education authority. She and her parents contend that she has been bullied throughout her school career and that the continual bullying has affected her academically and psychologically. Article web-published by the BBC.

Father Speaks Out Over Bullying -- June 30, 2003. -- Devon, England, U.K. -- 14-year-old Liam Kirk's arm was broken by eight students who had been bullying him during an "anti-bullying lesson". Local police have declined to prosecute, citing lack of evidence. Article web-published by the BBC.

Victim of School Bullies Awarded $75,000, -- June 21, 2003. -- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. -- Lisa Jane Eskinazi, now 21, has been awarded $73,700 in a judgement against the state of Victoria. For two years, beginning at age 15, she was routinely attacked by a group of girls at her public school. Even when the incidents occurred right outside the teachers' lounge, teachers at the school took no action. Article by Rachel Carbonell for ABC.

Girls Ordered Not to Bully -- Perth, Scotland, UK.-- May 5, 2003. -- 17-year-old Jenny Souter has obtained a court order barring four schoolmates from bullying her. Article by Kirsty Scott for The Guardian.

Bullied Teenager Taking School to Court -- May 7, 2003. -- London, England, U.K. -- 16-year-old Ricky Clements is suing his school for failing to protect him from being bullied. Article web-published by CBBC.

District, Ex-Student Settle Case; Gay Tolerance Program To Be Implemented -- August 14, 2002. -- Visalia, California, USA. -- 20-year-old George Loomis has won his case against his school system for failing to take action against high school classmates who spat on him and teased him about his sexual orientation. Article by Christopher Heredia for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Former Pupils Lose Bullying Case -- July 5, 2002. -- Peterlee, England, UK. -- Jamie Bright and Caroline Newby have lost their case against Shotton Hall Secondary School. The two had charged that their school failed to protect them from "serious and sustained" bullying. The court agreed that they had been bullied at school but said that the school was not at fault in the matter. Article web-published by the BBC. See also Former Pupils Sue Over Bullying Claims, also web-published by the BBC.

"Landmark" Bullying Case Goes to Appeal -- December 10, 2001. -- Crawley, West Sussex, UK. -- -- The Court of Appeal denied the appeal of 19-year-old Leah Bradford-Smart. She had sued her local education authority for 75,000 pounds, contending that she was subjected to "persistent and prolonged bullying"; at her middle school from 1990 to 1993. In November, 2000, the High Court found that most of the bullying had occurred on the school bus and in her neighborhood, and ruled that the school could not have been expected to prevent this. Bradford-Smart then appealed, arguing that the school had a duty of care which extended beyond the school gates. The Court of Appeal found that this was not the case. Article web-published by the BBC. See also November 8th, 2000's Teenager Loses Bullying Claim, web-published by the BBC, October 24th, 2000's Girl Sues Over Bullying Claim, web-published by the BBC.

School Bullying Claim Rejected -- February 23, 2001. -- Ryde, Isle of Wight, U.K. -- Emma Hansen, 24, has lost her case against the Ryde school district. She had claimed that the bullying she received at her high school had prompted her to attempt suicide at the age of 16, in 1993, and that she had been left unable to work, largely as a result of psychiatric damage. Article web-published by the BBC.

Bullying Victim Paid 6,000 Pounds By Council -- October 29, 1999. North Yorkshire, England, UK. John Carnell, now 18, has settled out of court with the North Yorkshire County Council for six thousand pounds. When he was 12, his parents took him out of school after he had been relentlessly bullied for a year, and the family sued the local school system. The North Yorkshire school system has stated that it does not admit liability and that it has only made the settlement in order to avoid "further experse and disruption." Article web-published by the BBC

Victim of Bullying Takes Local Authority to Court -- June 23, 1998 -- Lothian, Scotland, UK. -- Deborah Scott is suing her school district for having failed to protect her from relentless bullying in secondary school. Article web-published by the BBC.

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