Practice point: Schools are not liable for every thoughtless or careless act by one pupil might injure another.
Students should note that there likely is no liability for an injury caused by an impulsive, unanticipated act, absent prior conduct that would have put a reasonable person on notice to protect.
Case: Armellino v.Thomase, NY Slip Op 03256 (2d Dept. 2010)
The opinion is here.
Tomorrow's issue: Family Law.
