The family of C.J. Dickey Jr., a freshman football player at Bucknell who died during workouts, is suing the university for negligence. They allege that Bucknell was aware of his sickle cell diagnosis and failed to implement necessary safety protocols, leading to his tragic death. The autopsy confirmed that Dickey died from complications of sickle cell-related rhabdomyolysis, which can be prevented by stopping exercise when symptoms appear. The lawsuit highlights systemic issues within athletics regarding athlete safety, especially for those with known health risks.
The parents of a Bucknell football player are suing the school, claiming negligence despite the university knowing about their son's sickle cell diagnosis and failing to implement safety protocols.
Dickey's autopsy revealed he succumbed to complications from sickle cell-related rhabdomyolysis, a condition experts say can be easily prevented by pausing exercise.
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