Opinion ID: 1619299
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: conclusion

Text: For the reasons set forth above, we have determined that Bailey was afforded adequate due process in conjunction with his dismissal from Heritage High School. Accordingly, we reverse that portion of the Court of Appeals' judgment holding that Bailey's dismissal was void ab initio. The trial court properly granted summary judgment to Defendants on Bailey's claim that Defendants conspired to deny him his due process rights in conjunction with his dismissal. Bailey's remaining causes of action, including the allegations contained in the amended complaint, were not addressed by Defendants' motion, however, and the trial court erred in dismissing those claims. Accordingly, this matter must be remanded to the trial court for further proceedings on Bailey's remaining claims. [17] Consistent with our remand, we hold that the trial court also erred in assessing sanctions against Bailey for filing a frivolous lawsuit. We affirm that portion of the Court of Appeals' judgment vacating the assessment of sanctions. This cause is remanded to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. The costs of this cause are taxed one-half to Bailey and one-half to Defendants, for which execution may issue if necessary. SHARON G. LEE, J., not participating.