April 12, 2010

School Law.

Practice point: Schools have a duty to supervise their pupils, and will be liable for foreseeable injuries proximately related to inadequate supervision.

Students should note that liability cannot sound in negligent supervision if plaintiff was a voluntary participant in the fight.

Case: Keaveny v. Mahopac Cent. School Dist.NY Slip Op 02517 (2d Dept. 2010)

Here is the opinion.

Tomorrow's issue: Property.