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Q: The school has been withholding certain foods and drinks packed for her. Is this legal for them to do?

My daughter attends a lottery funded school in the state of GA. My daughter suffers from a sensory processing disorder which has caused oral texture issues. She has trouble eating foods of certain textures. My daughter is currently being treated by a therapist and closely monitored by a primary... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 18, 2016

Depends on their reason.If they don't have a doctor saying it's inappropriate, then you need to suggest that shouldn't they listen to what a doctor says?

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Q: Thank you to give you more details. about the "good faith"

My son was being bullied by his teacher and tried to kill himself, before his attempt. she yelled at him and he pooped his pants

He has now been diagnosed with PTSD from this intentional malice by his teacher. Their attorney said they made a "good faith" attempt.

But they... View More

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answered on Jul 7, 2016

I am sorry to read about the rest of the details. Cases like this are quite challenging especially if the Defendant is a public school system. The four element of a case or claim are 1. Duty; 2. Breach of Duty; 3. Causation; and 4. Damages. All four elements must be linked together and... View More

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