Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Student Resigns Amid Lawsuit Alleging School Ignored Warnings

Abby Zwerner, a first grade teacher shot by a student in January, has resigned from her position at a Virginia elementary school.
Zwerner filed a $40 million lawsuit against the school district, claiming officials disregarded warnings about the student's violent behavior and access to a gun.
The school board asked a judge to dismiss the case, arguing Zwerner should receive workers' compensation instead.
The 6-year-old student used his mother's gun in the shooting, and she pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to possessing a firearm while using marijuana.
Zwerner's resignation is the latest development in a case that has captured national attention.