Connecticut High School Ex-Sprinter Settles $325K Suit Against Town

October 18, 2010

A former student at East Lyme High School in Connecticut who needed emergency brain surgery after crashing into a cement wall during indoor track practice has settled a lawsuit against the town for $325,000.

Nicholas Furlani sued the town, the education board, his coach and other officials after hitting the wall head first during a practice in school hallways in December 2007. He sought damages to cover medical and dental costs and emotional distress.

He said in his suit that his coach taught sprinters to put their heads down at the end of close races.

A lawyer for the now 21-year-old Furlani tells The Day of New London that he’s pleased the school admitted responsibility.

A lawyer for the town says thethe settlement is not an admission of liability.

Topics Lawsuits Connecticut Education

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  • October 25, 2010 at 2:44 am
    Bjorn says:
    IF you accidentally break your leg while running is that covered under the schools insurance? Is this kid really getting rich off this settlement or is this going mostly to me... read more
  • October 25, 2010 at 11:04 am
    That's not the problem.. says:
    "The problem here is the lack of running facility for indoor track so the students and coaches are relegated to a school hall way. Not very safe if you ask me." Lack of a runn... read more
  • October 19, 2010 at 9:17 am
    blondie says:
    Look at it this way... when you are at practice, not only are you working on strenght, ability, agility, conditioning form etc. So stands to reason, putting your head down at... read more

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