Texas Court Holds that Header Drills Are ‘Not an Inherent Risk’ of Playing Soccer in Mitchell v. Baylor

By Gina McKlveen A United States District Court Magistrate Judge recently ruled on Baylor University’s motion to dismiss for claims of ordinary negligence, negligent hiring, negligent monitoring and oversight claims, negligent retention, and gross negligence, denying the motion as to all claims alleged against the Texas-based educational institution, except the negligent hiring claim. Earlier this year, Eva Mitchell, a standout women’s soccer player for Baylor University, filed a lawsu