An 11-year-old boy unfortunately took his life after being allegedly bullied by a female teacher, according to the new lawsuit.
Louis Johnson committed suicide with a gun on April 27, 2023 at the hands of former fifth-grade teacher Donna White, who was reviewed online.
He was taken to the hospital, but sadly died two days later, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
The complaint added that he quickly “feels not escaping from constant and daily public humiliation” and the school district brings.
The lawsuit states White has conducted an “open, notorious and protected bullying pattern” through systematic and long-standing bullying, through “unnecessary, repeated verbal humiliation and insulting behaviors and encourages other students to do the same behavior to children.”
The complaint added that he quickly “feels not escaping from constant and daily public humiliation” and the school district brings.
The lawsuit states White has conducted an “open, notorious and protected bullying pattern” through systematic and long-standing bullying, through “unnecessary, repeated verbal humiliation and insulting behaviors and encourages other students to do the same behavior to children.”
Shortly after Johnson’s parents took his life, he drew a flyer for “suicide prevention” detailing what happened to their son and called the defendant’s teacher “the Dawn Man.”
In the lawsuit, she was appointed only as Donna White or Ms. White.
Johnson’s parents demand $75,000 in the wrongful death lawsuit, including the son’s funeral expenses, attorney’s fees and “mental pain and suffering,” the lawsuit says.
The couple also requested a jury trial.
Johnson’s father told detectives at the time that he brought his son to work with him that day and once they came home with shifts, he put several items on the counter including the 9mm pistol.
His father said he would usually lock it in a safe, but he went out to check the truck that day. During that time, Johnson picked up the gun and shot himself fatally.
Ocala Starbanner reported that shortly after Johnson committed suicide, the school district decided not to renew White’s contract.
The Marion County School Board found that her alleged actions violated the area’s anti-harassment policies and violated the principles of professional conduct in two education majors, according to the channels.
She was initially suspended for five days, waiting for the investigation to be completed.
According to the media, White had a disciplinary action on the record before Johnson’s death. Every school official, it involves verbal condemnation of actions that are not related to students.
