Wimberly v. McGehee School District et al

Plaintiff, "an African-American young mother," was named valedictorian of her graduating high school class after being told by school officials that she had he highest G.P.A., but sued after being subsequently informed that she would have to share the award with "a white student as co-valedictiorian" with a lower G.P.A.
| Plaintiff: | Kymberly L Wimberly |
|---|---|
| Defendants: | McGehee School District , Thomas Gathen , Darrell Thompson and Does |
| Case Number: | 5:2011cv00186 |
| Filed: | July 21, 2011 |
| Court: | Arkansas Eastern District Court |
| Office: | Pine Bluff Office |
| County: | Desha |
| Presiding Judge: | Susan Webber Wright |
| Nature of Suit: | Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause: | 42:1983 |
| Jurisdiction: | Federal Question |
| Jury Demanded By: | Plaintiff |
Docket Report
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| Date Filed | # | Document Text |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2011 | 1 | COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Thomas Gathen, McGehee School District, Darrell Thompson (Filing fee $ 350. paid with reciept #ADC007897), filed by Kymberly L Wimberly; summons issued and forwarded to attorney(bkj) |
Docket Report Last Updated: July 27, 2011 20:51:24 PDT
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| Plaintiff: Kymberly L Wimberly | |
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