Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
I am convinced that my child's school has not done enough to curb the actions of a bully. The bully has been picking on a girl that lives around the corner from us for over a year. The parents have complained, my daughter witnessed several of the events and was asked about the situation. Howver, the bullying continued. New school year, my daughter decided to no longer be friends with the bully and is now the target too. The school hasn't done anything. what is our recourse?
1 Answer from Attorneys
If the incidents are occurring off school grounds, school offcials can do nothing. I assume at least some of the incidents occur at school. You need to set up a personal appointment with the principal and bring your daughter and the other child if you can [best if you can do it when they would not be ln the same class with the bully]. Try to get the parent of the other child to come also. Point out how serious the incidents are, how long it has lasted, why your daughter has now become involved, and your unsuccessful attempts to get somethling done. Demand that both children be protected from the bully, who probably also goes after other children too. Ask him/her what they would do in your situation and why they have not done so. Point out that you have read of several lawsuits against school districts for the same behavior, and you are not going to stand for your daughter being so abused. Demand he give you a time table as to what he ils going to do, and do it in such a way to protect your daughter. If he refuses, demand that he call right then his supervisor and summarize the situation to them and then speak directly to you. Go up the chain of command until someone will act. Ask them if they would rather deal wlith you or an attorney.
Good luck.