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Assuming that this incident occurred within the applicable statute of limitations (2 years in Indiana), you can sue. You will have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that your sister was negligent in some way that caused your son's injuries. You can recover on your son's behalf his medical bills and pain and suffering. However, before suing your sister, I would check to see if her homeowner's insurance has any med pay coverage. If all you want is the medical bills paid, that might take care of it.

Since the law suit has been filled, you could review the petition to see if you contest with any of it's content, you might need to consider the damages demanded and the cost of retaining an attorney to help you. Either way it goes, cases like these can easily be resolved by mediation or negotiation between the parties on amount to pay and how to pay it.

I have to give you an "A" for creativity.  It is my understanding that Urinary Tract Infections are the second most common type of infection.  Respiratory is number one.  UTI's are self-limiting, in other words, they last a short period of time.  And, although there are antibiotics and antibacterials to help clear-up a UTI, sometimes, drinking a lot of water will help flush out the UTI. This being said, it is my opinion you don't have enough damages to justify a lawsuit.  It will cost more for the lawsuit than you can win. As a suggestion, let me suggest, you set-up a meeting with principal or assistance principal, your parents or guardian to see if you can change the school policy, where you are allowed to use the bathroom.  It would seem to me, that your teacher would be very uncomfortable to attend such a joint meeting.