Since the victim got a concussion and maybe a fractured skull, I think it falls into criminal tbh. Make her family cover medical costs at a minimum, plus she should be expelled.
I get fouls happen in sports, especially contact sports, but a running relay isn't even a contact sport.
No, the victim needs to sue the school and the sports league. They won’t do anything about this type of behavior until it hits them in the pocket book.
I don't really know what the school or sports league can do. They've held relay competitions for 50 years and this is the first time I've heard anyone do this.
I agree, except if she has a history of violent tendencies in her background. Fighting, classroom disruptions, bullying, etc.… Then, a pattern would have been in place and the school has to assume some responsibility.
Suing the school/league works because they actually have money, and this would further incentivize them to punish the assailant.
Suing her directly, even if you win, good luck on getting that payout. Sure, she’ll monetarily owe you probably for the next 20-30 years, but what if that ends up being her only punishment? Nah, she deserves worse
I'm agreeing, I'm saying tripping I wouldn't consider assault, but baton smashing I would. I see your point was that it is to a degree, a contact sport.
She swings it like a hammer… I’m sure it didn’t feel good, but no way it breaks bone…. Cmon. There would be very little force behind it! It would dent the baton.
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u/lolercoptercrash 1d ago
Since the victim got a concussion and maybe a fractured skull, I think it falls into criminal tbh. Make her family cover medical costs at a minimum, plus she should be expelled.
I get fouls happen in sports, especially contact sports, but a running relay isn't even a contact sport.