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Abigail Zwerner v. Ebony Parker, et al.
Date: 11-06-2025
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Circuit Court, Newport News, Virginia
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Abigail Zwerner, a first-grad teacher in Newport News, Virginia was shot by a 6-year-old student who brought his mother's gun to class in January 2023. She sued Ebony Parker claiming that the assistant principal failed and refused to respond to four separate reports from staff members that the boy might have had a gun with him that day at the Richneck Elementary School.
The Defendant denied wrongdoing claiming that the was "unforeseeable,†"unthinkable†and "unprecedented,†and that Ms. Parker was being blamed only in hindsight.
The boy's mother was charged with felony child neglect.
The bullet fired at her ierced her hand and entered her chest, causing her lung to collapse. She has had several surgeries but still suffers from the shooting.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Abigail Zwerner v. Ebony Parker, et al.?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $10 million.
Which court heard Abigail Zwerner v. Ebony Parker, et al.?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Newport News, Virginia, VA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Abigail Zwerner v. Ebony Parker, et al.?
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When was Abigail Zwerner v. Ebony Parker, et al. decided?
This case was decided on November 6, 2025.