Oregon High School Student Sues School District for Negligence over Head Injury Suffered in Weight Room

A former Madras High School student has sued the Jefferson County School District for $598,639.61, claiming a district employee was negligent when he allowed a 25-pound weight to fall on student Joshua Rodriguez’ head, causing a concussion.   Rodriguez was participating in a weightlifting class taught by Kurt Taylor when the incident occurred on May 22, 2017.   Rodriguez was immediately taken to the hospital with various injuries, including a concussion, a laceration to the back of t