Federal Judge Backs School and Coach in Concussion Lawsuit

A federal judge from the District of Connecticut has granted summary judgment to a school district and its coach, who were sued for negligence after one of their student athletes suffered a concussion and was re-inserted back in the game.   In so ruling, the court held the defendants to “a recklessness or intentional conduct standard of care for the actions.”   Plaintiff Jessica Mercier was a student at the Westminster School and a member of Westminster's varsity women's basketball