Q: Can I sue my teacher or the school?
I have a teacher (I am in high school) that says my acid reflux condition is not a valid excuse for me to miss her class even if I am vomiting. She also refuses to help me or give me clarification on assignments because of this. A fellow student messaged me as I was in the office saying that our teacher was on the phone saying I was never going to graduate early and read my attendance record aloud for the entire class to hear as she was on the phone. This is not the only thing either. She causes me to have mental breakdowns quite often even if it is a simple question or asking for help. She is passive aggressive, disrespectful, and unprofessional as a teacher. Bottom line is; Can I sue my teacher for the spreading of personal information, defamation of character, and emotional distress? Thank you.
A: Unlikely. If you do have a medical condition your parents need to ask for an IEP (individual educational plan) to allow you education without harassment. If you don't have to be in her class after this year you can see what procedures are in place to require schools to take and record compalints. Contact a member of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Assn who handles Education Law to be sure of all your rights.
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