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Reports that doctors, ministers, educators and other professionals in the United States are increasingly afraid of being sued on the job. Example of an emergency room doctor whose patients frequently threaten to sue; Example of a volunteer who runs a softball tournament in Page, Arizona, to raise money for local school sports programs who was forced to cancel this year's event after a man who broke his leg during a recent tournament filed a lawsuit against the city; History of the rise of litigation in the United States, which started as a means for the dispossessed to assert their rights; Argument that many lawsuits today are opportunistic and without merit; Speculation that the cost of lawsuits is $200 billion a year; Details of a campaign by legal reformer Philip K. Howard to stem the rise of litigation; Claims that physicians waste money on unnecessary tests to avoid being accused of failing to diagnose a condition; Examples of lawsuits in schools; Details of attempts at tort reform.

The article discusses regulatory and liability issues facing U.S. universities and national fraternities in their control of local fraternities and sororities. It addresses the extent to which colleges can control fraternities' membership practices, their exercise of disciplinary authority over fraternities, and their liability for fraternity activities that lead to injury to fraternity or non-fraternity members. U.S. court cases involving universities and Greek letter societies are described.

The article discusses how student organizations can prevent accidents and limit liability for institutions and staff. It states that waivers and releases indicated with a specific time frame, location and possible activities or potential injuries transfer liability, while general liability insurance transfers risks and covers accidents and injuries up to a certain amount. Checking the bags and purses of persons before their entry into college premises is reportedly a basic way to limit risk.

The article discusses school field trips and their role in education. Many schools have been forced to cut back on or eliminate field trips altogether due to budget shortfalls. Changes in field trip policy include encouraging virtual field trips, cutting field trips as a reward, and increased scrutiny for curriculum-based outings. Schools' legal liability for incidents during field trips is also discussed, and schools are encouraged to clear trips with their insurance providers beforehand. The benefits of field trips for students are described, including job networking experience, exposure to unfamiliar environments, and reinforcement of classroom lessons. Several educators express the opinion that field trips are an essential rather than a supplemental part of education.

The article discusses the Sanchez-Sidiropoulos versus Canavan court case on the issue of safety of children and liability of schools for injuries caused by games involving physical contact.

Children's physical safety ranks as one of the top concerns among parents who send their children to sports camps run by colleges and universities. In a perfect world, every sports camp director could guarantee that no child would be injured during camp. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Byline: Kimberlee Payton-Jones The Turlock Unified School District in California has agreed to pay a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit after a 6-year old girl suffered head trauma in [...]

The article discusses U.S. court cases relating to campus life as of October 2013. In the case Smith v. Delta Tau Delta, it was held that the fraternity Delta Tau Delta had an agency relationship with its Beta Psi Chapter and thus liable for the 2008 death of a college freshman and pledge at a fraternity house party. In Zimmerman v. Board of Trustees of Ball State University, it was ruled that the university had authority under Indiana law to discipline students for off-campus conduct.

The article presents scenarios of actual events that happened in schools including a discussion for liability risks. Some of these scenarios include a special education boy in second grade who is bullied by schoolmates who came to school dressed as a girl, the arrest of seven senior students for disruptive audience behavior during graduation and an accident during a school-sponsored field trip where the bus was driven by a teacher. The article considers logic and sound policy as the best tools for districts when they are facing a crisis.

The article discusses ways on how schools and universities can manage transportation liability. According to the author, the institution's responsibility to examine the qualifications of those who will be driving on its behalf. He adds that it is important for any vehicles owned by institutions to be kept in good working condition. He mentions that institutions should create a management approach that sets standards, documents compliance and communicates clearly with all of those involved. INSET: Federal warning on 15-passenger vans.

The article focuses on the personal liability of college administration over students' injury or death. It notes that the number of individuals filing civil complaints against college administrators in the U.S. have increased over the years. It explores the sources of personal liability of college administrations, including the negligence claims, defamation claims, and even sexual harassments or other forms of discrimination. It also discusses the possible defenses to personal liability claims.

The article cites a case concerning a civil action involving deprivation of an individual civil rights which was filed by a mother against Pine Bluff School District in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The mother complained that by not seeking medical help, the school officials showed deliberate indifference to the needs of her son during the field trip in Georgia. The claim of the mother was dismissed by the district court.

A former pupil of Oundle School is suing the boarding school for pounds sterling 300,000 damages, accusing it of alleged negligence of duty of care in failing to prevent a drunken fall that left her disabled. She insists that the school was legally responsible for her safety, while school officials argue that it is not to be blamed for the consequences of voluntary underage drinking, which needs to be curbed.

Presents advice on general and legal matters in Canada. Suing a school for a child's injuries; Supervising home renovation; Advantages of snacking.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Many students, parents, and higher ed administrators may unknowingly make study abroad decisions based on inadequate information. But that could be circumvented by gathering, tracking, and disseminating transparent, accurate data about study abroad deaths, injuries, serious illnesses, assaults, and near misses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Case name:King, et al. v. Cornell University, No. 517931 (N.Y. App. Div. 07/17/14). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the Pierce v. Hearne Independent School District case, wherein the parents of a student, who was killed while driving a teacher-owned all-terrain vehicle (ATV) outside the campus, claim for Section 1983 and state tort claims. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas to the claims as the negligence by the school teacher and principal does not correspond to deliberate indifference.

The author offers his opinion regarding Great Britain's Supreme Court's decision to hold education authorities and schools accountable for student injuries. He discusses the injuries sustained by Annie Woodland, a student at Whitmore Junior School in Essex, London, during a swimming lesson, details related to the court case against Essex that followed, and judge Lord Sumption's six key points concerning school liability.

The article discusses a court case wherein the plaintiff sued the general contractor, the ceiling contractor, and the architect after an accident on a soffit hanging from the school's stairwell ceiling. It says that high school teacher William Kelly suffered damage to a cervical disk and had undergone fusion surgery. It adds that the plaintiff settled with the architect, while the trial court ruled that the general contractor is responsible for the share of liability of the ceiling contractor.

The article presents information for school principals on how to ensure safety in school cafeterias and on school playgrounds. It addresses issues such as student harassment, limitations to student supervision, and liability for accidents and injuries. It suggests several ways for school principals to enforce stricter safety measures, including the use of maps in supervisor assignments, training student supervisors, and communicating procedures for emergency situations.

The article discusses a court case wherein the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that the official immunity doctrine shielded a teacher, whose student was injured during a science class experiment, from liability. In Grammens v. Dollar, the teacher failed to require the eighth-grade student to wear protective eye gear as mandated by board policy. The Supreme Court reversed the Georgia Court of Appeals decision, explaining that the policy did not define explosive materials and required the teacher to perform a discretionary rather than a ministerial act.

The article discusses a court case wherein a parent filed a negligent supervision claim against the New York district due to the injuries suffered by a student in a collision with fellow teammate. The parent said that the district showed inadequate supervision concerning the playground accident and that it is liable for the resulting physical injuries. The court has dismissed the parent's claim for not showing evidence that the district failed to establish proper supervision on the accident.

The article discusses the perception that parents are suing school officials when their children get injured on school property. The author claims that most people believe that negligence cases for student injury are rising, with the odds of judicial outcomes that are favorable for schools lowering. The sources of this perception are attributed to reports by the media concerning sensational lawsuits and verdicts, premium increases by the insurance industry for liability insurance, and benefits by teacher unions.

The article presents the author's criticism concerning the shootings at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Tech and to other major incidents at school campuses in the U.S. It describes the investigative review process regarding the murders and woundings. Furthermore, it discusses the role of the lessons learned by the campuses towards changes.

The article presents the author's views regarding the impact of schools on the normal routine of students in the U.S., as well as some situation which may affect the lives of the students. The author implies that the tragedy at Success Tech in Cleveland, Ohio has resulted in the closure the next day of the entire Cleveland school system of 50,000 students.