Nation First-grade Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY Comments Off on First-grade Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit The suit, which seeks $40 million in damages, says Abby Zwerner suffered bodily injuries, physical pain, lost earnings and other damages.