Personal Injury Law

Chicago Personal Injury Lawsuit Accuses South Holland School District Workers of Unfairly Punishing Middle School Student

In Illinois, a mother is suing South Holland School District 151 for her son?s personal injuries. Leslie Connie?s Chicago personal injury lawsuit involving injuries to minors alleges that her son Isaac, a Coolidge Middle School student, was made to hold two large books in his arms for almost half an hour while staying in a crouched position until he eventually urinated on himself. Her complaint also contends that he had to go back to his classroom with the urine still on his clothing.

Connie says that he was being punished after his friends had made a mess in the school lunchroom and he couldn?t complete the initial punishment of running laps because he has foot problems and Asthma.

Connie says that a school social worker and counselor who no longer are employed by the school district are the ones that came up with the punishment. Also named as a defendant in the Chicago personal injury lawsuit is Coolidge Principal Patricia Payne. Connie says she believes this type of punishment is more prevalent at the school than one would think.

Isaac is now studying at a private school. Connie says that as a result of the incident, Isaac has been experiencing nightmares, anxiety, panic attacks, and regular flashbacks.

Illinois Injuries to Minors
A person younger than 18 cannot sue for Illinois personal injury without the assistance of his or her parent, guardian, or another adult. Seeking personal injury compensation for a child or another minor can allow them to receive the compensation they need to treat any serious injuries. It also is a way to hold any liable parties responsible for negligent behavior or reckless actions.

Lawsuit: School punishment resulted in student urinating on himself, Southtown Star, March 16, 2009

Mom: School forced son to squat 30 minutes until he soiled himself, Sun-Times, March 16, 2009

Related Web Resources:
States with Corporal Punishment in School, Family Education
South Holland School District 151

Full post as published by Chicago Injury Attorney Blog on March 18, 2009 (boomark / email).