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Suing a School District

Suing a School District in Ohio

Unusual experience with an unusual type of litigation

Sometimes all the meetings, phone calls, emails and heartfelt discussions with school administrators are simply not going to fix your problem. You may feel like giving up entirely. But when the matter involves obtaining the best possible education for your child, a lawsuit may be your only real option.

But do you know how to sue a school district? Probably not. Before you consider suing a school in Ohio, contact Margolis & Atzberger, LLC.

What can I sue a school district for in Ohio?

Teachers, parents and families can sue a school district in Ohio in only certain instances:

  • Improper expulsion of a student may be a basis for a lawsuit against their school district, but only after you fail to prevent expulsion via the administrative appeals process.
  • Injury to you or your child on school grounds or during school activities may be grounds for a lawsuit.
  • Failure to provide adequate supervision may occur when, for example, a child is injured by a condition that proper supervision would have prevented.
  • Educational malpractice may be a basis for suit when a school fails to provide sufficient education.
  • Sexual misconduct is grounds for a lawsuit when a teacher or school employee engages in sexual misconduct with a student. The family of the student may sue the employee and the district. An employee can also sue a school for exposure to sexual harassment or assault.
  • Discrimination against a protected group in either admissions or hiring practices may be grounds for a lawsuit.
  • Excessive punishment occurs when a school punishes your child unreasonably, either physically or emotionally.
  • Improper discharge is a basis for a lawsuit for school employees. If you are employed by a school and they fire you unfairly, and you exhaust all administrative options for redress, you may be able to sue the district in question.

Daniel M. Margolis knows that filing a lawsuit against a school district is no trivial matter. Fortunately, his extensive career as an education attorney has given him the experience and knowledge to handle even the most complicated cases.

Talk to an experienced education attorney in Cleveland, OH

Dan Margolis is one of the most experienced and respected child rights and education attorneys in Ohio. He understands that no one wants to pursue litigation against a school district, but that it is sometimes the only option. Contact Margolis & Atzberger, LLC online or at 216-348-1000 today.