Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Illinois
coach injures player
If a volunteer coach gets angry and throws a ball really hard at a player who is not wearing a glove, is he liable for the injury to that player?
Asked on 10/14/06, 1:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald R. Simon
The EIP group
Re: coach injures player
Yes. It is called assault and battery and is a punishable offense, plus the coach may be liable for the players injuries...
Answered on 10/14/06, 1:32 pm