that's true, i don't agree with the lawsuit remotely, but the school has to be held to account for errors. mistakes have consequences, even when made by school administrators.
How? Paying out a bunch of money isn't going to hurt anyone but the taxpayer, and school employees usually can't be fired or disciplined no matter what they do.
mistakes have consequences
Except for the mother's hysteria, it doesn't appear this mistake had any real consequences. Yes, the boy had a difficult walk, but his mom could have said, "Wow, son! This was a bit of a mess, but you took care of yourself and showed perseverance and courage. I'm proud of you!" Then he feels great about himself.
Instead, she says, "My *baby* never walked anywhere a day in his life!" (What, he's in a wheelchair? I missed that in the article!) So he learns that he's a pitiful baby, and that having hysterics gets attention.