Harris v. Orleans Parish School Board

JiPLOTKIN, Judge.

Plaintiff Dashon Harris1 appeals a trial court judgment dismissing his suit against the defendants, the Orleans Parish School Board, members of the Booker T. Washington High School football coaching staff, all of whom are school board employees and others (hereinafter collectively referred to variously as “defendants” or “OPSB”). Finding that the trial court improperly denied Harris’ motion for new trial without considering- pertinent evidence, we remand for reconsideration of the motion for new trial.

Facts

Harris was a defensive back for Booker T. Washington High School’s…