By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Teachers make mistakes. They are human. However, when a teacher makes a mistake, it can have larger consequences since children are often times involved. In Elk Grove, California, Crystal Defanti sent a DVD home with…
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Supreme Court Rules that Strip Search of Middle School Student Was Illegal / Unconstitutional
By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Many school districts including some in Arizona have a zero drug tolerance policy. While it is important to keep drugs out of schools, enforcement of this policy needs to be done with humanity, common sense,…
Masked Gun Men Shoot Teenagers at Bus Stop in Detroit, Michigan
By Andrew Prine, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Detroit and other cities, even standing at a bus stop can prove to be dangerous. Recently, gunmen opened fire on a group of teenagers in Detroit. Seven teenagers were wounded. The incident took place near…
Former Pass Christian High School Teacher Charged with Sexual Battery of Student
By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A former teacher and band director for Pass Christian High School has been charged with the sexual battery of another victim under 18 years old. Apparently, Joseph Eugene Council, the former teacher, confessed this crime to…
Lawsuit Filed Over Sex Abuse at Tulsa Oklahoma Church School
By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a lawsuit was recently filed against a Tulsa church operated school. The lawsuit alleges that the school and its officials were negligent in failing to supervise and prevent a teacher from sexually…
Bond Raised to $2 Million for North Carolina Elementary School Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulted 10 Year Old Boy
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Carolina and other States, teachers are stepping well beyond their work duties and ethics by having sex with students. In Durham, North Carolina, Gina Marie Watring, age 40, was charged in April 2009 with…
California Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers: What Injuries / Incidents Are Required to be Reported to the Department of Social Services?
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network California day care centers / child care centers are regulated by the State of California – Health and Human Services Agency – Department of Social Services. The California Child Care Regulations cover a wide area…
Government Study Shows that School Improperly and Negligently Restrain and Confine Disabled Children
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Children with disabilities are the unfortunate victims of improper and negligent seclusion and restraints in school systems throughout the nation. This, in turn, has lead to some serious personal injuries, and, in some cases, the wrongful…
North Carolina Day Care Centers / Child Care Centers – What Standards Apply to Surfacing Materials for Playground Areas?
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Carolina day care centers /child care centers, outdoor learning environments / playgrounds are regulated by the child care rules set forth at the North Carolina Administrative Code Title 10 A – Health and Human…
North Carolina Day Care Center / Child Care Centers – What Staff Ratios Are Required for Proper Supervision of Children Under North Carolina Law?
By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Carolina day care centers /child care centers, facilities should be properly staffed to make sure that the individual needs of each child are met. North Carolina day care centers / child care centers are…