Relationship Between Instructor and Athlete Could Leave College Vulnerable

A Utah appeals court has reversed, in part, the decision of a trial court, which granted summary judgment to a university that was sued after a student and member of the Ballroom Dance Team suffered an accident while practicing a lift with another team member.   In so ruling, the appeals court found, in a majority decision, that a special relationship existed between plaintiff Shawnna Rae Cope and her instructor, who “had a duty of reasonable care” to protect the student.   Cope wa