New Mexico High School Teacher Fired After Sword Duel Incident

A lawsuit reveals a teacher's dangerous classroom activity led to a student's severe injury, sparking legal action against the school.

A New Mexico high school teacher was fired after a classroom sword duel left a student with severed nerves and tendons.
The incident occurred in May 2022 at Volcano Vista High School, where students were encouraged to duel with katana and rapier-style swords.
The injured student, identified only as N.S., suffered permanent damage to her wrist and hand, affecting her daily life and future job prospects.
The lawsuit names Albuquerque Public Schools, an assistant principal, and the former teacher as defendants, seeking damages for the student's injuries.
The school district has declined to comment on the pending litigation, but confirmed the teacher's termination in July 2022.