Not necessarily. Your question is not easily answered. First, does the school have a rule prohibiting treats with peanuts, etc? If so did they provide a copy of the rule to you at the begging of the school year? Did you know any student was allergic to peanuts? Second, do you have homeowner's insurance? If so file the claim with your insurance company and allow them to decide what to pay. Third, does the school provide insurance for such incidents? Ask the main office about insurance coverage. The main goal is to get the medical covered and to make sure the child is back to school and healthy. Nice of you to want to pay but legally I'm not so sure legally there is any obligation to do so.

School treats and peanut allergies. Must the parents who provide school treats pay medical expenses for student's allergic reaction?

 

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Not necessarily. Your question is not easily answered. First, does the school have a rule prohibiting treats with peanuts, etc? If so did they provide a copy of the rule to you at the begging of the school year? Did you know any student was allergic to peanuts? Second, do you have homeowner's insurance? If so file the claim with your insurance company and allow them to decide what to pay. Third, does the school provide insurance for such incidents? Ask the main office about insurance coverage. The main goal is to get the medical covered and to make sure the child is back to school and healthy.

Nice of you to want to pay but legally I'm not so sure legally there is any obligation to do so.


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