Panagiota Maras is suing Mayfield City School District Board of Education for violation of First and Fourteenth Amendment rights related to COVID-19 policy opposition

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In a recent court filing, Panagiota Maras has brought a lawsuit against the Mayfield City School District Board of Education and Lacy Long-Goldberg, alleging violations of her First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The case, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, accuses the defendants of intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy. Maras claims she was targeted and ostracized by school staff, particularly Long-Goldberg, for opposing COVID-19 policies such as universal masking and excessive testing. The complaint highlights incidents where Maras was publicly shamed for her vaccination status, leading to severe emotional distress and forcing her to complete her education remotely.

Source: 125cv02267_Maras_v_Mayfield_City_School_District_Board_of_Education_Complaint_Northern_District_Ohio.pdf


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