Washington D.C.: A major and emotionally resonant legal verdict has been delivered in the United States, where an American court has ordered the payment of a significant sum of $10 million in damages to a female teacher who was shot and injured. The ruling pertains to the tragic 2023 incident where a six-year-old student fired a gun at the teacher inside a classroom.
During the court proceedings, evidence highlighted that the incident was primarily caused by clear administrative negligence. The court concluded that the Assistant Principal, Ebony Parkar, had been warned multiple times by school staff that the child possessed a weapon, yet no immediate or serious action was taken. This failure to act was deemed the root cause of the horrific tragedy.
The injured teacher had filed a lawsuit seeking $40 million in damages against the former Assistant Principal, Ebony Parkar. Separately, the mother of the student who fired the weapon has already been sentenced to 4 years in prison for negligence and illegal possession of a firearm.
This court order underscores the severe legal repercussions faced by school administrations for failing to ensure the safety of staff and students. The decision provides substantial financial relief for the physical injuries and emotional trauma suffered by the affected teacher.
