It does not cover the issue of negligent supervision or negligent hiring. School districts should consult their school attorney with specific concerns regarding liability for negligence. A tort is a legal wrong committed upon the person or property of another. The most common tort action brought against a school district and staff is for negligence.
Most states have statutes which limit the liability of school districts in negligence actions.
Missouri's sovereign immunity statute is found at 537.600 RSMo. The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed the verdict against both defendants. School districts are not immune from liability for injuries sustained due to dangerous conditions on school property. Chairs were set up in the school atrium which was a large open area with three levels, and the plaintiff fell while going down to the bottom level. The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed the liability of the district for the slip and fall.