Injured Teacher Gets Benefits for Attack by Student, but no 'Assault Pay'

A Louisiana appellate court ruled that a special-education teacher was entitled to benefits for her injuries from an attack by a student, as well as an award of penalties and attorney fees, but that she could not get "assault pay." Case: Verges v. Amtrust North America Community Leaders Advocacy for Success, No. 2016-CA-0203, 08/31/2016, published. Facts: Shawn Verges worked as a special education teacher at the Fannie C. Williams Charter School, which was operated by Community Leaders Advocating Student Success. On March 26, 2015, Verges claims she suffered injuries when she was ...