Liability And Teacher Negligence
This quiz is about BCPS guidelines and laws related to teacher negligence.
Questions and Answers
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You left 2 students in your room after school unsupervised and went to Panera. They found in your unlocked desk a knife, and one of the students injured themselves. Are you liable?
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Yes I am liable.
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No I am not liable.
Correct Answer
B. No I am not liable.Explanation
As the question states, the students were left unsupervised in the room after school. This implies that the responsibility for their safety and well-being was not directly under the person who left them unsupervised. Additionally, the question does not mention any negligence or intentional harm caused by the person. Therefore, based on the given information, it can be concluded that the person is not liable for the injury caused by the student.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Little Johnny and Little Orphaned Annie get in a fight on the playground where Little Johnny loses. Mommy Johnny says she is going to sue you for not supervising and causing Little Johnny’s injuries. Is the school liable?
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Yes the school is liable.
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No the school is not liable.
Correct Answer
B. No the school is not liable.Explanation
The school is not liable because the fight between Little Johnny and Little Orphaned Annie occurred on the playground, which is outside of the school's direct control. The responsibility for supervising the children lies with their respective parents or guardians. Unless there was evidence of negligence or failure to provide a safe environment on the part of the school, they cannot be held liable for the injuries sustained by Little Johnny.Rate this question:
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Little Johnny decides to jump off the monkey bars when you aren’t looking, after you have warned him to not jump off the handle bars. Are you liable?
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Yes I am liable.
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No I am not liable.
Correct Answer
B. No I am not liable.Explanation
As the question states, the person warned Little Johnny to not jump off the handlebars. Therefore, the person took reasonable precautions and gave a clear warning to prevent any accidents. However, Little Johnny still decided to jump off when the person wasn't looking. Since the person fulfilled their duty by giving a warning and taking reasonable precautions, they are not liable for Little Johnny's decision to jump off the monkey bars.Rate this question:
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In gym class Mr. B instructs all the students that they should never hang on the rim like the pros when they dunk the basketball. Little Johnny decides to hang onto the rim after dunking the basketball, falls and breaks his arm on the floor. Is Mr. B liable?
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Yes Mr. B is liable.
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No Mr. B is not liable.
Correct Answer
B. No Mr. B is not liable.Explanation
Mr. B is not liable for Little Johnny's injury because he instructed all the students not to hang on the rim like the pros. Little Johnny chose to disregard this instruction and hang on the rim, resulting in his injury. Mr. B fulfilled his duty by providing the instruction, and it was Little Johnny's own decision to ignore it. Therefore, Mr. B cannot be held responsible for the consequences of Little Johnny's actions.Rate this question:
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Your students are out at recess. Some of them are on the lower field and others are on the blacktop. You are sitting on the benches facing the school and discussing with one of your colleagues the upcoming Math Benchmark. While you are not looking one of your students is injured on the lower field. Are you liable?
- A.
Yes I am liable.
- B.
No I am not liable.
Correct Answer
A. Yes I am liable.Explanation
Yes, you are liable because as the teacher and responsible adult supervising the students during recess, it is your duty to ensure their safety and well-being. By not actively supervising and being distracted by a conversation, you failed to fulfill your duty of care. Therefore, you can be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that occur during this time.Rate this question:
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