Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Wisconsin

discrimination...non profit organization

Son-17yo-10th year playing hockey...ADD/HA/LD...HS level...plays for a non profit organization...$1500 in fees plus travel, practice, equipment transportation expenses. He is getting too skate little or no play time even though attending practices. Do we have a right to sue for emotional and financial damages? There was NO tryouts for this High School A hockey team. In the past has started on 1st line on second line. The non-profit organization DOES NOT receive outside funding and own their own rink. In Wisconsin we are sometimes called ''Club Hockey''. He has suffered emotional humiliation among fellow players and piers of his age. The coach clearly shows player favortism.


Asked on 12/04/02, 9:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Lightfoot II Murphy Desmond S.C.

Re: discrimination...non profit organization

I doubt a jury would ever award emotional and financial damage in such a situation. Did you sign a contract that your child would be guaranteed a certain amount of playing time? Is he forced to remain on the team? Is there no other hockey program in your area in which your son could participate? Do you get the idea? Put yourself in the shoes of 12 strangers deciding your son's case. Would you award any money? Likely not.

Have you spoken with the coach? Are other players in your son's shoes?

I honestly don't think such a case would have a snowball's chance. It's certainly not a case I would accept.I have made no further investigation into the merits of your case and express no opinion as to whether there are other aspects to your case that may render it a viable case to pursue. Any advice or opinions given in this reply is preliminary only and not based on a thorough analysis. Accordingly, you should not rely on my comments, but seek the advice of another lawyer if you want a full analysis of your case at the present time. Should you decide to seek the advice of another lawyer, I suggest you do so immediately.

Legal deadlines such as the statute of limitations may exist which, if not adhered to, could completely bar pursuit of your case

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Answered on 12/04/02, 10:38 pm


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