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Posted Jan 26th, 2012
Can I file a claim against a school who allowed an administrator to meet with my child against my
will.

Additional Details:
I filed a complaint regarding an activity that my daughter was forced to participate in while on
medical restrictions, the complaint included unfair grading in this subject. The administrator met
with me and then passed it on to a higher level. The higher level offered to hear my complaint but
Only if my child attended. I refused as the stress that she was subjected to prior to my filing was
too much for me to ask her to endure again. I informed the school and the administrattion that in no
way would I allow her to participate in any meetings as she was not aware of my actions and it would
instill un-necessary stress upon her. The administrator opted to exclude me and go ahead and have a
personal meeting with my daughter. The meeting was held at the school within one of its confrence
rooms where she was called out of class and interrogated. I am so upset that this administrator
went against my wishes. Do I have cause to file a claim against them.
Legal Topic Area: General Practice in NY

I certainly would file a complaint with the superintendent of schools. As for a 'legal' claim, that would depend on what actual damages were sustained by your daughter.


Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.
www.upperwestsidelawyer.com


Answered on Feb 5th, 2012 at 12:57pm