Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr.’s parents file lawsuit Bucknell University On Wednesday, the 18-year-old collapsed for nearly a year after falling out during the summer’s first soccer practice with the team.
Mike Caspino, the attorney representing the family, announced the lawsuit in a press conference with Dickey’s parents.
“He is An excellent athlete. He is a great student and an incredible person. “On July 12, 2024, his death was very painful and very cruel because of the football coach at Bucknell University.”
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“Although CJ Dickey died nearly nine months ago, the school detained – and did not tell the parents about the situation and facts surrounding his death. They refused to tell them stories about how his son died. … They were hiding what happened and we were forced to file a lawsuit so that we could find the truth.”
According to Caspino Died from rhabdomyolysisThis is a rare and life-threatening muscle condition that is caused by intense exercise. He was more likely to get sick after being diagnosed with sickle cell traits, the lawsuit says Bucknell knew it before Dicky started training camp.
Litigation, obtained By ESPN, After claiming Dicky had 100 up and down games “as punishment” on July 9 after “screwed” during the workout on July 9, and players who performed training noticed he was “lagging behind the rest of the group”.
Bucknell called Dickey’s death a “tragic loss” but there will be no further comments due to the lawsuit. (Educational Image/General Image Group)
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According to previous reports from ESPN, Dicky collapsed and was transferred to the hospital where he was dialyzed. He underwent emergency surgery to relieve stress in his limbs, but his heart stopped and died two days after the incident.
“His death, a horrible death, is 100% preventable,” Caspino said Wednesday.
In a statement to several media outlets, Bucknell called Dicky’s death a “tragic loss” but the lawsuit will not be further commented because of the pending lawsuit.
“The death of students is always a tragic loss. While the University will not comment on the litigation, we once again express our heartfelt sympathy for CJ’s family and we will continue to focus on our most important priorities – the health and safety of all Bucknell students.”
The NCAA requires all athletes to test sickle cell traits. (Ben Hasty/Mentiannews Group/Read Eagle via Getty Images)
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According to NCAA policy, all athletes must undergo sickle cell solubility tests or provide test results within six months of participating in sports activities. In the case of Dickey, the lawsuit alleged he tested positive, and a trainer from Bucknell spoke to his mother before the July 12 incident.
The lawsuit accuses the University and others of the fault and seeks compensation and information surrounding Dicky’s death.
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