Judge Allows $40 Million Lawsuit to Proceed After 6-Year-Old Shoots Virginia Teacher

A judge in Newport News, Virginia, has ruled that a teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student can proceed with her $40 million lawsuit against the school system. The judge disagreed with the school board's argument that the teacher was only eligible for workers' compensation, stating that her injuries did not arise out of her employment. The teacher alleges that school administrators ignored warnings about the student having a gun and dismissed concerns about his behavior. The school board plans to appeal the decision.