CONCORD, N.C. — A mother has filed a lawsuit against the Cabarrus County School District and a former teacher, alleging that her son, who is 18 and has special needs, was assaulted in class at J.M. Robinson High School.
Queen Miller, the mother of Christopher Mason, claims that the teacher grabbed her son by the neck, leaving him with scrapes and bruises.
The alleged incidents began at the start of the 2024 school year, according to Miller.
“I advocate for my child 24-7 all day long, but again it went on deaf ears,” said Queen Miller, expressing her frustration with the situation.
Miller’s lawsuit follows a police report that stated the teacher grabbed Christopher by the neck to prevent him from leaving the classroom. However, Concord police, after reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses, found no criminal wrongdoing.
Keshia LaBoo, another parent, has a daughter in the same class as Christopher. She is considering legal action as well, believing her daughter may have been injured, although she is unsure of who is responsible.
“I get a call from the principal, and she asks, ‘Did Page tell you what happened?’ Immediately, I know you have no idea who my child is because she would not have asked me if she told me because she is nonverbal,” LaBoo said.
Both parents are calling for improved conditions for students with special needs within the district. “This has to stop happening, absolutely. We trust our children to be cared for in the school system, and things have to change,” Miller stated.
The Cabarrus County School District has declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing ongoing legal proceedings.
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