Court Finds School Board Has Immunity in Wrongful Death Case Despite Liability Policies Creating Conflicting Interpretation of Statutes

By Michael A. Ross, MS On February 2, 2021 Tonya Seymour, serving as Administratrix of the Estate of Frederick Seymour, (Plaintiff) brought forth an appeal against the Orange County Board of Education; Eric Jeffries in his individual capacity; Randy Jeffries in his individual capacity; and Wesley Holder in his individual capacity (Defendants). The details of this case surround both the Plaintiff’s wrongful death suit and the purchase of additional insurance by the Board of Education warrant