While riding a school bus, Nathan Green knocked out his front tooth when his face hit the seat in front of him.
Nathan's parents later filed a negligence case against the South Colonie School District, claiming the driver had suddenly and abruptly stopped the bus as it proceeded downhill.
After the Albany County Supreme Court denied the School District's request to have the suit thrown out, an appeal followed.
Because it was able to show that it transported the students in a "careful and prudent manner," the Appellate Division, Third Department, sided with School District, particularly since the evidence--which consisted of a video recording and the opinion of a licensed engineer--reinforced that the driver did nothing wrong. (Apparently, the Greens couldn't provide any expert analysis which countered the School District's position.)
Will there be no coin under that pillow? 
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Green v. S. Colonie School Dist.