School District Not Responsible for Actions of Player

A New York State appeals court has affirmed the ruling of a lower court, finding the defendant school district was not responsible for the actions of a player, who attacked the plaintiff.   The incident sparking the litigation occurred during a basketball game when the plaintiff, a referee, was assaulted by a player. The game was organized by a not-for-profit entity, but hosted at the Watervliet High School. The player, who had a history of violent behavior, was a student at WHS.   Aft