Q: Can I sue school for wrongly implying that I bullied someone?
I was given a suspension based on a comment I made referencing someone, but I never even said their name. This was not the first time I said something about her and I was given a warning the first time. However, I feel as if this time, the comment I made isn't considered bullying and that they are basing their decision off the fact that I have done it before. They said it was a targeting issue but I clearly never said her name. I just said something that was associated with the state she lives in. Please tell me if I can do anything about this because I feel like I was unjustly punished.
A: I don't see enough facts in this scenario to justify a lawsuit unless there is more, a good place to get someone in the school ranks to help you with any problems you may have may start with filing a complaint to your superintendent or to the person representing your district on the school board.
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