Virginia teacher shot by first grader wins $10 million lawsuit
TL;DR
A jury awarded $10 million to Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot and seriously wounded by a 6-year-old student in 2023, after her lawsuit accused a school administrator of gross negligence for ignoring warnings about the student's violent behavior and potential weapon, leading to her injuries and ongoing disability.
- Virginia teacher shot by first grader wins civil trial against school administrator, awarded $10 million CBS News
- Abby Zwerner trial update: Jury awards $10 million to Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student CNN
- Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old, school admin spar over ignored gun warnings as jury deliberates Fox News
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- Abigail Zwerner wins $10 million in lawsuit over being shot by 6-year-old in Virginia school NBC News
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