The parent of a former Lake Travis ISD high school student and football player has filed a federal lawsuit against the district alleging it failed to address bullying that targeted her son over his severe peanut allergy.
Several people spoke out about bullying related to food allergies at a school board meeting in November. Shawna Mannon said the incident occurred after Carter's teammates asked him if his peanut allergy could kill him. She said Carter, who carries an EpiPen for his peanut allergy, told them exposure could be deadly for him.
Mannon also described the punishment Carter’s teammates received as “minimal.” Both of his teammates were suspended for two games. A Lake Travis ISD investigation also determined the incident was not bullying,several members of the football team argued the incident was blown out of proportion and that Mannon was sharing inaccurate information about what happened in the locker room.