Abby Zwerner v. Ebony Parker: 1st Grader Shoots Teacher Civil Trial
A jury awarded $10 million to Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6-year-old student in her Richneck Elementary classroom. The jury deliberated for over five hours before reaching the verdict.
Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against former assistant principal Ebony Parker. During the incident, a bullet passed through Zwerner’s hand and chest, causing serious injuries including a collapsed lung.
“The jury found Parker liable, but for less money than Zwerner had initially sought. The judge must affirm the verdict before Parker will be required to pay.”
Details of the Incident and Lawsuit
- Zwerner alleged the student who shot her had a history of behavioral problems, including an incident where he allegedly strangled a teacher.
- Documents indicated Parker ignored teachers’ concerns and allowed misconduct to go unchecked.
- On the shooting day, Parker was accused of ignoring warnings about the student and denying permission for a guidance counselor to search the student for a firearm.
“Parker had a reputation for ignoring teachers’ concerns and allowing students to get away with misconduct.”
Next Steps
The judge must now affirm the jury’s verdict before Ebony Parker is held financially responsible.
Additional context: A related case involved the student’s mother pleading guilty after the child used her gun to shoot the teacher.
Summary
Abby Zwerner's lawsuit against Ebony Parker highlights accountability issues in school management following a violent classroom incident, resulting in a $10 million jury award for the injured teacher.
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