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13 Legal Issues Collegiate Athletics 1 (2011-2012)

handle is hein.journals/lica13 and id is 1 raw text is: November 2011 Volume 13, Issue 1 Legal Issues in A Report of Court Decisions, Legislation and Regulations Affecting Collegiate Athletics IN THIS ISSUE 2 Minnesota State Appeals Court Upholds Award to Assistant Coach A Minnesota state appeals court has upheld a $1 million award to basketball coach fimmy Williams, who sued the University of Minnesota after Head Basketball Coach Tubby Smith offered Wil- liams an assistant coaching job on his staff an offer that was later rescinded by UM. 3 A Legal Perspective on Brain Injuries and Youth Athletics -What You Need to Know Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among young athletes have gar- nered increased attention recently, due in large part to a growing awareness in the medical and athletic communities regarding the prevalence and potentially devastating effects of head injuries in youth sports. This increased knowledge and awareness has resulted in an ever-changing landscape for schools, athletic programs and sports leagues as it relates to the risk of head injuries and the man- agement ofthat risk. Consequently, in order to minimize the sever- ity and occurrence ofhead injuries, and the potential exposure for same, schools, leagues, coaches, athletes, and parents must consider a number offactors. 5 Court Concludes Company is on the Hook to Nichols College for 'Defective'Turf A Massachusetts state appeals court has found that the parent com- pany of a subsidiary that installs artificial turf in sports facilities is subject to an arbitration clause. The clause was triggered when the customer, Nichols College, alleged that the turf was defective. 6 Court Dismisses Ex-Student's Antitrust Claim against NCAA A federal judge from the Southern District of Indiana has dismissed with prejudice the antitrust claim brought by two student athletes against the NCAA, who charged that the association and its mem- bers engaged in a blatant price-fixing agreement and restraint. 8 Laws Help Recruited Student-Athletes Ask the Right Questions The recruiting process is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most student-athletes. College coaches, however, recruit hundreds ofplay- ers each year. Therefore, it is paramount that student-athletes and their parents are educated on the process, especially when athletic scholarships are involved. 9 Big East and W. Va. Sue Each Other in Realignment Fracas The Big East Conference responded immediately to a lawsuit from West Virginia University, byfiling one of its own in an effort to keep the schoolfrom departing the conference for another 27 months. 12 When Lightening is Imminent, Evacuation Takes Center Stage As evacuations offans from high school and college stadiums due to lightning have increased over the past several years, debate over whether these evacuations are necessary or not has ensued. People have been left wondering whether these evacuations make specta- tors safer or rather leave them more vulnerable as they are traveling outdoors toward their cars. Route To: / /

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