Cheerleader Fails to Clear Gross Negligence Standard in Concussion Case

A Michigan state appeals court affirmed a lower court’s ruling, granting summary disposition to a school district and coach, who were sued after a cheerleader suffered a concussion while performing a stunt.   In so ruling, the panel found that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate gross negligence on the part of the defendants. For example, the coach had provided weeks of training on the stunt prior to the injury.   Plaintiff Lindsey Friend was a ninth grader at Clarkston Community Sch