Recently, a passenger in a car crash involving a Georgia Bulldogs football player and a staffer has filed a lawsuit against the University of Georgia Athletics and Jalen Carter, the player involved in the crash. The crash occurred in October of 2019 and resulted in the death of the staffer, who was driving the car.
The lawsuit, which was filed in the Superior Court of Clarke County, alleges that the University of Georgia Athletics and Jalen Carter were negligent in their supervision of Carter. The lawsuit claims that Carter was driving recklessly at the time of the crash and that the University of Georgia Athletics failed to properly supervise him.
The lawsuit also alleges that the University of Georgia Athletics failed to properly investigate the crash and failed to take any corrective action against Carter. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for the passenger’s physical and emotional injuries, as well as for the wrongful death of the staffer.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of proper supervision and investigation of car crashes involving college athletes. It is essential that universities take all necessary steps to ensure that their athletes are driving responsibly and that any incidents are properly investigated. Furthermore, universities must take appropriate corrective action when necessary in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
It is unclear at this time how this case will proceed, but it is an important reminder of the need for universities to take proper precautions when it comes to their athletes’ safety on the road.
