Anonymous v. Lyman Ward Military Academy

A former student appeals from a summary judgment entered in favor of Lyman Ward Military Academy (school). This case is before this court pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 12-2-7(6).

Our review of the record reveals the following pertinent facts: The twelve-year-old student enrolled at the school for the 1991-92 academic year. He attended the school until 1994.

In March 1995 the student and his mother filed a multi-count complaint against the school, an employee of the school, and other fictitious parties, alleging that the employee sexually molested the student.

In February 1996 the school filed a…