"A lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court, Nassau County is drawing attention to an often-overlooked question: how far can a summer camp go when disciplining a child accused of misconduct? The case stems from events at a Pennsylvania-based summer camp in Equinunk, where a minor camper was accused of violating camp policy after a vaping device was discovered in a shared bunk area."
"According to court filings, after the vaping device was discovered, the child was removed from normal camp activities and placed under restrictions that went well beyond a standard disciplinary response. The lawsuit alleges the child was: Isolated from peers for extended periods Restricted in movement and interaction Required to remain under constant supervision Prevented from leaving designated areas Parents were later contacted and informed that their child was being expelled from camp."
"Parents were later contacted and informed that their child was being expelled from camp. Drug testing was eventually performed, and the complaint states that the results showed no presence of marijuana or other prohibited substances in the child's system. Even so, camp officials allegedly maintained their conclusion and proceeded with expulsion. The family further alleges that the camp refused to refund the tuition already paid."
A lawsuit in New York Supreme Court, Nassau County alleges that a Pennsylvania summer camp isolated and expelled a minor after a vaping device was found in a shared bunk. Multiple campers had access to the area, no device was found on the child, and no eyewitness reportedly observed the child using it. Camp staff allegedly identified the child as responsible and imposed prolonged isolation, movement restrictions, constant supervision, and confinement. Parents were informed of expulsion. Drug testing reportedly showed no prohibited substances. The family alleges the camp refused a tuition refund and made damaging statements to third parties accusing the child of drug use.
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