Immovable Object Vs. Unstoppable Force: Concussions and the Fourteenth Amendment

By John Heshka   In March 2014, Johna Fiedler suffered a concussion while snowboarding. Her physician prohibited her participation in physical education classes and any other activities which would expose her to further concussions, including contact from athletic balls. Fiedler’s mother conveyed this information to school officials that included the principal, a physical education teacher, nurse and guidance counselor. In June 2014, Fiedler claims she was forced to participate in a gym c