North Idaho school district sued over face paint removal

[Fitzwilly]

This isn't exactly the problem we have talked about before here on the forum, but it once again underlines how careful we as entertainers muct be in this crazy, lawsuit happy world.

Associated Press - August 10, 2007 2:14 PM ET
SPIRIT LAKE, Idaho (AP) - A north Idaho school district is being sued by the parents of 2 students who say their children were burned when the principal used rubbing alcohol to remove face paint.
Court documents accuse Timberlake Junior High School Principal Georgeanne Griffith of also using industrial cleaner, fingernail polish remover and an unnamed ointment to clean the faces of Sara DeHart and Lauren Essman.
The lawsuit claims both girls' faces were burned ... and that Essman also experienced swelling, abrasions and peeling.
The students painted their faces for spirit week, but were slow in heeding Griffith's order to remove it.
Court papers say they were taken to the principal's office where Griffith allegedly removed the paint without contacting parents.
The parents are seeking $50,000 apiece and attorney fees.
District officials declined to comment on the case.




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[saphireSue]

makes you wonder what they painted their faces with that made rubbing so hard.

[Willace-the-Clown]

in my school you could paint your face for spirit week anyway when is it ok to put anything on or take it off with out parint consent

[SuitcaseSam]

I don't know Dan. Normally, I am not in favor of this lawsuit happy world we live in. However, in this case, I feel it was not the school's place to lay a hand on them kids. They should have been sent home for the day, parents contacted, and not allowed back until the face paint had been removed.

Had the school have done this, they would not be in the trouble they are in now

Just my opinion.

~SAM

[Willace-the-Clown]

anyway all face paint i came across comes off with soap & water not to bright on the princeipals part

[Fitzwilly]

Originally Posted by SuitcaseSam

I don't know Dan. Normally, I am not in favor of this lawsuit happy world we live in. However, in this case, I feel it was not the school's place to lay a hand on them kids. They should have been sent home for the day, parents contacted, and not allowed back until the face paint had been removed.

Had the school have done this, they would not be in the trouble they are in now

Just my opinion.

~SAM

I have to agree. It seems to me that your opinion is quite valid.