Officials with John Cooper School say $15M lawsuit should be dismissed
John Cooper School is seeking dismissal of a $15 million lawsuit alleging student assault, citing statute of limitations and parental responsibility.Summary
Officials at The Woodlands-based John Cooper School are contesting a $15 million lawsuit filed in November, arguing it should be dismissed due to the statute of limitations and claiming the parents failed to mitigate damages. The suit alleges a 13-year-old student was assaulted by a classmate for weeks in 2024, with the school initially downplaying the incidents as “footsies.” The school denies all allegations and demands proof of wrongdoing, asserting they acted reasonably regarding student supervision and classroom management. The Montgomery County Attorney’s Office investigated but closed the case due to the students’ ages. The lawsuit claims the school concealed the assault from the parents until the alleged assailant’s mother contacted them, while the school maintains they investigated and appropriately addressed the situation by moving the students’ desks.
(Source：Houston Chronicle)