Doe V. Knox County Board Of Education

Case Background

On February 17, 2022, Jane Doe, a minor student, through her parents K.M. and A.M. filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Knox County Board of Education for failing to accommodate her misophonia disorder. She alleged disability discrimination and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in her lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Tennessee Eastern (Knoxville). The case was assigned to District Judge Katherine A Crytzer and referred to Magistrate Judge Debra C Poplin. [Case Number: 3:22cv63]

Cause

In the fall of 2021, Jane Doe, a 14-year-old freshman at L&N Stem Academy in Knoxville, faced challenges at school due to her misophonia disorder. This condition caused her to experience extreme emotional reactions, such as fear and anxiety, when exposed to specific sounds, particularly chewing and eating noises. While her middle school had a