Did court rule university had duty to protect football player from teammates’ assault?

Eric Lyerly

doi:10.1002/catl.70077

June 1, 2026College Athletics and the Law

Did court rule university had duty to protect football player from teammates’ assault?

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Key Points

This legal case assesses whether a university has a duty to protect students from violence by their peers.
Examination of university policies regarding student safety.
Analysis of previous case law related to university liability.
Review of the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.
The court evaluated if the university failed in its duty of care towards the football player.
Consideration of whether the university was aware of prior risks involving teammate violence.

Implication

Legal case examines university's responsibility for safety in campus violence involving athletes.

Abstract

A football player at Gardner‐Webb University sued the university after he was allegedly attacked by several teammates inside a campus apartment during his senior year.

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