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Outcome of Brendan Depa's lawsuit by end of 2024
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Settlement reached • 33%
Court rules in favor of school • 33%
Court rules in favor of Depa's family • 34%
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6'6" Student Sues Matanzas High School After Attacking Aide Over Nintendo
Apr 27, 2024, 04:07 PM
A lawsuit has been filed against a Florida school district by the family of Brendan Depa, a 17-year-old autistic and large black male student, after he attacked a teacher's aide at Matanzas High School. The 6 foot 6, 270-pound teen assaulted the aide following a threat to take away his Nintendo Switch. The lawsuit claims the school's staff were aware of Depa's triggers but failed to act appropriately, labeling him a 'ticking time bomb' and alleges he was subjected to misperceptions and racism. The case has sparked discussions on the handling of students with special needs and the responsibilities of educational institutions.
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Settlement • 33%
Dismissal • 33%
Favorable Verdict for Depa • 34%
Settled out of court • 33%
School found liable • 33%
Case dismissed • 34%
Change in School Policy • 25%
No Significant Change • 25%
Increased Public Support for Depa • 25%
Public Backlash • 25%
Majority supports the school • 25%
Majority supports Brendan Depa • 25%
Mixed reactions • 25%
Indifferent/no strong opinion • 25%
Settlement • 33%
Dismissal • 33%
Trial and verdict • 34%
JaQ Lee wins • 33%
School wins • 33%
Settled out of court • 34%
Coach Danielson found liable • 33%
Coach Danielson not found liable • 33%
Case settled out of court • 34%
Full Denial of Allegations • 25%
Partial Admission and Settlement • 25%
Full Admission and Apology • 25%
No Response • 25%
Settled out of court • 33%
McManus found liable • 33%
McManus not found liable • 33%