Summary
A jury in Virginia awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, a former teacher who was shot by a six-year-old student. The lawsuit claimed that a school administrator ignored warnings about the child having a gun in class. The student's mother faced legal consequences, but no charges were brought against the child.
Key Facts
- A jury in Virginia ruled in favor of Abby Zwerner, awarding her $10 million.
- Zwerner was shot in January 2023 by a six-year-old while teaching.
- The bullet narrowly missed her heart, and she underwent six surgeries.
- Zwerner sued an assistant principal, claiming warnings about the gun were ignored.
- The student's mother received a four-year prison sentence for child neglect and firearms charges.
- The six-year-old got the gun from home, retrieving it from his mother’s purse.
- The incident highlights the issue of gun storage in homes with children.
- Zwerner has left teaching and is now a licensed cosmetologist.
