holding teacher speech attains "protected status if the words or conduct are conveyed by the teacher in his role as citizen and not in his role as an employee of the school district"
Summary of this case from Kramer v. New York City Board of EducationNo. 89-1665.
June 11, 1990, October TERM, 1989.
C.A. 5th Cir. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 890 F. 2d 794.
holding teacher speech attains "protected status if the words or conduct are conveyed by the teacher in his role as citizen and not in his role as an employee of the school district"
Summary of this case from Kramer v. New York City Board of Educationconcluding that, despite some questions on this point, Pennsylvania's highest court is likely to recognize the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress
Summary of this case from Ascolese v. Southeastern Pa. Transp. Auth.Full title:KIRKLAND v. NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Court:U.S.
Date published: Jun 11, 1990
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