The plaintiffs brought an action for damages after a student suffered a brain injury following an altercation with another student during a morning playground game at school.
The claim alleged negligent supervision by the school board, principal, and teachers, inadequate supervision planning, and failure to identify the students as requiring heightened monitoring due to prior behavioural issues and bullying.
The court applied the prudent parent standard under the Education Act and relevant case law governing school supervision.
It found that the school maintained an adequate supervision plan and that supervising teachers were circulating appropriately at the time of the incident.
The altercation occurred suddenly during an otherwise acceptable playground activity and would likely not have been prevented even with additional supervision.
