Georgia Court of Appeals reverses dismissal in Crocker case against Effingham County school leaders

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Court of Appeals has reversed Superior Court Judge Matthew Hube’s dismissal of the case brought on behalf of Mary Frances Crocker against the school district. Attorneys on the case tell us it has been remanded to Effingham Superior Court.Attorneys for the Estate of Mary Frances Crocker said the ruling is great news for the estate. They said they will receive discovery this time.What discovery allowsAttorneys told us Hube prevented the attorneys from having discovery last time. Discovery allows attorneys to take depositions and obtain documents from the defendants.About the caseThe case involves Effingham County schools and the handling of an abuse report. Amanda Oliveira, administrator of the estate of Mary Frances Crocker, appealed Hube’s dismissal of claims against Effingham County Board of Education leaders.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Georgia Court of Appeals hears case over school’s handling of Crocker children’s abuse reportThe case centers on whether sch