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Owasso Vs. Falvo
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Owasso Vs. Falvo
By: Lani Januchowski & Gianna Mills
Court
Court Turnouts
On February 19, 2002, it was ruled that Kristja Falvo had lost the case. The case ruled in the school's favor since the practice of peer grading does not violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.
When Phillips mother, Kristja Falvo, was informed about the embarrassment her son received from this announcement, she threatened to sue the school of harassment. The school refused to stop the score readings. Kristja decided to go through her plan and sue the school.
Owasso Vs. Falvo
Reactions
Many parents were shocked of the court's decision. Many psychologists also made the argument that embarrassing a student to that extent can potentially damage their self-esteem. However, the case was done and Kristja and Phillip had lost.
Overall Case Details
Schools in Owasso had students trade and grade tests. After grading, the score was read aloud to the teacher in front of the class. This embarrassed Phillip Falvo, who had a learning disability and often received poor grades.
Common Case
Resources
A case that reminded many of Owasso Vs. Falvo was the Gonzaga University Vs. Doe case. This case also refers to also FERPA like previous rulings. Grades could be read due to not being on the permanent record- they were not official.
Moncrieff, Abigail R. "The Supreme Court's assault on litigation: why (and how) it might be good for health law." Boston University Law Review Dec. 2010: 2323-2382.
Health Reference Center Academic. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
"No Case Too Small." Investor's Business Daily 22 Feb. 2002: A18. Student Resources in Context. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.