In this episode of Layman’s Law School podcast, our Georgia lawyers dive into a shocking incident: a first‑grade teacher at a Virginia elementary school was shot by a six‑year‑old student after multiple warnings to school administrators about the student having a weapon. We break down:

- The factual timeline of events and how the school responded (or failed to respond)

- Negligence, gross negligence, and how they apply in a school liability context

- The role of workers’ compensation vs civil lawsuits when an employee is injured on the job

- The doctrine of sovereign immunity and when schools can be held accountable

- Practical lessons for employers, schools, and anyone responsible for a safe environment

If you’re interested in legal issues involving school shootings, employer liability, negligence law, or workplace safety law or have been following the case of Abby Zwerner, this one’s for you.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro & host banter

0:45 Case summary

2:00 Multiple warnings & ignored risk

4:00 Legal issues: workplace liability & negligence

6:00 Workers compensation vs civil remedy

8:00 Gross negligence & duty of care

10:00 Sovereign immunity & school liability

12:00 Practical take‑aways

14:00 Victim impact & school reforms

16:00 Final thoughts & episode teaser

17:00 Outro & call to action

📝 Let us know in the comments: What duty do you believe schools have when they receive warnings about a student?

▶️ Next Episode Preview: We’ll tackle a wild case involving a Hollywood star and his dogs — stay tuned!

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