Emily Happel

NC Supreme Court rules in pair of COVID lawsuits

March 25, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The N.C. Supreme Court has ruled in a pair of COVID-era lawsuits involving UNC student fees and a teen vaccinated without parental consent. In a unanimous ruling the North Carolina Supreme Court found […]

Two COVID-19 lawsuits see movement at NC Supreme Court

June 7, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Two COVID-19-related lawsuits saw movement at the end of May in North Carolina’s top court. One of the lawsuits involves the North Carolina Tavern and Bar Association suing North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper […]

Case of teen vaccinated without permission appealed to NC Supreme Court

April 25, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A case involving a Guilford County teen who was vaccinated against their will and without parental permission may be heading to the N.C. Supreme Court based on an appeal filed on April 4. […]

Brief filed with NC Court of Appeals over forced vaccination of Guilford teen

August 3, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Guilford County mother Emil Happel has filed a motion with the N.C. Court of Appeals over her lawsuit that alleges her son was forced to get a COVID-19 vaccination without the written parental […]

Family of Guilford teen vaccinated without parental consent retains legal counsel

February 3, 2022 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The family of a Guilford County Public Schools student has retained legal counsel after their son was vaccinated without parental consent last year. According to a press release, Emily Happel, the mother of […]

Will your K-12 student be required to get a COVID-19 shot?

August 25, 2021 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Whether K-12 students in North Carolina will be compelled to get a COVID-19 vaccination or not lies in the hands of the 13 members of the N.C. Public Health Commission. Per state statutes, […]