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Can you sue a teacher if they cut your child's hair without your permission?

I came home today, to find that my son's hair was cut and there are SPOTS left all over his head! The school didn't call, neither did the teacher ask for permission. Can I sue? Someone told me that I could sue. If you know of an attorney, please let me know. Serious replies only. Thanks.

Update:

Hello all.

My son is 12 years old. He is very upset with his cut. And no, they did not send a note home.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Seems like you would be able to sue to me! I cant imagine the gall of a teacher just cutting a students hair. WTH. You could check with the ever popular tv lawyers, but ive found that you can usually find a more pleasant environment by going/calling via the phone book! Good Luck!

  • jone
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    If a school instructor shrink a new child's hair without permission or direct necessity (ie. chewing gum interior the hair), she has assaulted your new child. i'd be calling the college first undertaking Monday morning and inquiring for the instructor's side of the story (plus any witnesses) and then laying a grievance with the important and the college board. (youngsters do lie, btw, so ensure you communicate to all the witnesses that have been contemporary.) And if I wasn't pleased with the determination, i'd communicate with the police touching directly to the laying of attack expenditures (get your son to jot down down each thing that occurred at present and characteristic him positioned down the names of all of us contemporary and characteristic him sign/date it....and take pictures of his hair and print them out). don't have his hair fastened until you may get it photographed and documented as info. good success!

  • hiya
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Why did the teacher cut your sons hair. Maybe you should get both sides of the story because I really do not think somebody is going to cut your sons hair.

  • 1 decade ago

    oh dear how old is your son? I dont see why not especially since they did not ask for your permission...did they send a note home?

    If that was me i would sue.

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  • 1 decade ago

    If it caused your child psychological harm and you can prove it (documented by a specialist, counselor, etc.), then you probably have a case. (And your case may not only be limited to the teacher, but the school, district, etc.) Consult an attorney for more details.

  • 1 decade ago

    to sue you would have to prove some kind of damages.. i doubt that is possible.. you can however certainly petition the school to fire the principle that allowed it and the teacher...

    i guess you have to ask yourself.. are you trying to get a free meal or are you trying to ensure no one else has this happen

    if the former i wish you no luck.. if the latter take pictures find out when the next school board meeting is and go there.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    maybe you can sue but i think you can deffinetly do a report thing.

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