In the lawsuit, Zwerner’s attorneys said all of the defendants knew the boy “had a history of random violence” at school and at home, including an episode the year before when he “strangled and choked” his kindergarten teacher.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/u-s-news/2023/04/grand-jury-indicts-mother-of-6-year-old-who-shot-teacher/

Judge Matthew Hoffman of Newport News Circuit Court said that Ms. Zwerner’s injuries “did not arise out of her employment,” making her eligible for more than workers’ compensation.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/04/us/virigina-teacher-shooting-lawsuit.html

The school district’s response to the lawsuit was that Zwerner’s claim should be dismissed on the grounds that any issues related to the shooting were covered by worker’s compensation.

Source: https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2023/11/03/judge-rules-teacher-shot-by-6-year-old-can-sue-school-district-n589916