Student Loses Control Of Van

A student signed out a university van for travel to a sporting event. The student lost control of the 15-passenger van, which caused it to roll over, resulting in multiple injuries to the passengers. The parents of the injured students sued the university for negligently allowing the student behind the wheel without proper training to operate a large Continue Reading …

Protecting Students Abroad

Schools may offer students opportunities to travel abroad. Along with a tremendous educational opportunity comes additional risks, including exposure to: Local crime Kidnappings Political violence Terrorism/wars/insurgencies

Athletic Facilities

As owners of the facility where athletic events take place, or as organizers of athletic activities, schools have a duty to provide spectators and participants with a reasonably safe place to play. This requires the school to conduct reasonable inspections of the facility and warn of unsafe conditions.

School Security

Schools that hire security personnel have a significant exposure to claims of failure to protect, invasion of privacy, and civil rights violations.

A U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

A U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report released in 2001 reported that over 150,000 injuries occurred on playgrounds in the year surveyed. Almost one-half of these injuries occurred on school playgrounds.

School Publications

Schools may have publications that include student newspapers and yearbooks. These activities pose risks of copyright infringement, defamation, libel and slander.

Professionally-Licensed School Employees

Schools may hire licensed professionals to work in various contexts. These include nurses, other medical practitioners and mental health counselors. Errors or omissions by these individuals can expose schools to significant liability.