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13 Concussion Litig. Rep. 1 (2024-2025)

handle is hein.hackneytwo/cclrpt0013 and id is 1 raw text is: August-September 2024 Vol. 13, No. 1-2 From the Field to the Courtroom: A Gridiron Negligence Case By Joseph M. Ricco IV high-stakes legal battle has emerged in Palm Beach Coun- ty, Florida, as Marlon Miguel Brown, aformerGladesCentralHighSchool football player, filed a verified tort complaint for negligence. Brown alleges that multiple individuals and organizations, includingschool officials, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), and the National Football League (NFL), failed to provide necessary medical care and subjected him to harmful practice drills, leading to severe brain injuries. This lawsuit claims these negligent actions contributed to Brown's diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and post-concussion syndrome (PCS). The following article will explore the detailed allegations, the defendants' legal responsibilities, and the broader implications for athlete safety and sports law. BROWN'S ALLEGATIONS Marlon Miguel Brown, who played football at Glades Central High See NEGLIGENCE on page 8 Jockey's Concussion Lawsuit Against Racing Victoria Settled, Days Before It Was to Go Before Australian Court he claim of a jockey, who sued Racing Victoria, the governing authorityinchargeofThoroughbred horse racing in the State of Victo- ria, Australia, claiming the entity is ultimately responsible for the damages related to his ongoinghead injuries, was settled days before it was to go before a Supreme Court in that country. Jockey Dwayne Dunn, who had also named the Moonee Valley Race Club as adefendantinthenegligence lawsuit, alleged that the injury oc- curred when he hit his head on the starting barriers at Moonee Valley in 2020 during a race. In addition to the concussion, Dunn broke his neck. The injuries, he claims, have led to chronic neck pain, chronic headaches, sleep impairment, anxiety, a lack of concentration and depression. He returned to riding three years ago, before retiring permanently, forgo- ing a $400,000-a-year riding career Dunn alleged in his civil suit, filed in February 2023, that Racing Victoria and Moonee Valley failed to provide barrier stalls that were an appropriate height. Specifically, his complaint alleged that the stalls where at a height which could cause injury to jockeys in the event of a See LAWSUIT on page 2 Copyright © 2024 Hackney Publications (hackneypublications.com) Concussion Litigation Reporter