Evadale ISD Prevails in Teacher’s Federal Lawsuit

U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Ruling: A teacher’s disability discrimination claim fails because her allegations suggested she was punished for advocating for her daughter, and not because of her daughter’s disability.

• Pamela Hartt, Individually, as next friend of J.H., minor; Shane Hartt, as next friend of J.H., minor, v. Evadale ISD; Steve Hyden, No. 25-40832 ($). Issued Nov. 5, 2026. Ordered “not published.”