University Liability Releases: Are College Athletes Getting Played by Contractual Waivers?

By Raina DesaiIn August 2017, Stetson University football player, Nicholas Blakely, collapsed at practice resulting in his cardiac death.[1] Blakely complained to the football athletic director about chest congestion and trouble breathing but was not referred to the student health clinic for evaluation.[2] Later in practice, Blakely collapsed and ultimately died in the hospital.[3] Blakely’s family subsequently sued Stetson for their son’s death.[4]The trial court granted summary judgment to