Is Cheerleading A Sport
According to a recent article posted on the Daily Tribune (Cook, J., 2011), a State Court of Appeals has overturned a previous ruling and is allowing a lawsuit to move forward alleging that a cheerleading coach, the team, and the East Suburban Football League may be held liable for the injuries sustained to Jessica Sherry (age 11 at the time of the injury) when she was dropped during a cheerleading stunt.
The injury occurred during the “Spirit Day” camp in 2005. According to the attorney for the Sherry family, the supervising coach “violated the organization’s rules, which require the supervisor to remain with the cheerleaders during their stunts” (Cook, J., 2011). Jessica was tossed up into the air (flyer) and was not caught by her bases resulting in her shattering her elbow.
According to the attorney representing the football league, his clients “deny committing even simple negligence” and stated that his clients “did not breach an ordinary standard of care” (Cook, J., 2011).
→ 0 Comments
Posted in bl sport
