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

Eric Lyerly

doi:10.1002/casr.70092

July 24, 2026Campus Security Report

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

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Examine whether the university had a duty to protect its football player from an alleged assault by teammates.
Legal analysis of court rulings related to duty of care in educational institutions.
Review of case specifics regarding the incident involving teammates and the plaintiff.
The court ruled on the university's responsibility towards student safety.
Determined implications of teammate conduct under university oversight.

Implication

Court ruling addresses university liability for a football player’s assault by teammates, suggesting protective responsibilities.

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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