Lambda Legal Represents H.S. Students in Suit Against NY H.S.

Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of Charlie Pratt and his sister, Ashley Petranchuk, on April 8, 2009. According to a press statement, Charlie "endured years of antigay harassment during his time at Indian River High School," and his sister was prohibited from starting a gay–straight alliance at the same school.

The action was filed in the Northern District of NY, Docket No. 7:09-CV-00411, and has been assigned to Judge Suddaby.

News Ten Now has a story on it here; thanks to Pam's House Blend for the lead.