Cheerleader Sues after Performing Stunt that Led to Concussion
A former high school cheerleader and her parents have sued a school district and others, claiming the individual defendants failed to follow protocol and contact proper medical personnel after the cheerleader suffered a concussion during practice.
Plaintiff Amanda Schoerke was in 11th grade and a member of the varsity cheerleading team at New Trier Township High School when the accident happened. Schoerke was performing a flying stunt known as a "full down" at practice on Sept. 24, 2012 w