Devastated parents sue Bucknell after son’s ‘preventable’ death from football workout

Devastated parents sue Bucknell after son’s ‘preventable’ death from football workout

The parents of a Bucknell University football player, who died after collapsing during his first practice last summer, have filed a civil lawsuit against the Pennsylvania school, alleging wrongful death.

Parents of Bucknell Football Player File Lawsuit After Son's Death During Workout

LEWISBURG, Penn. -- The parents of Calvin “CJ” Dickey, an 18-year-old Bucknell University football player who collapsed during a team workout last July, have filed a lawsuit against the university. The lawsuit alleges negligence and hazing led to the death of their son, who was a freshman offensive lineman. According to the legal filing, CJ collapsed during a rigorous workout involving “up-downs,” an exercise commonly known as burpees, on his fi…

Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Led To Son's Death At Rehabilitation Facility

A tragic case has emerged involving the death of a man under the care of a rehabilitation facility, raising serious questions about the institution's practices and oversight. The complaint was filed by Dawn Poole and Michael Cartwright on March 24, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, against HealthRight 360 and its CEO Vitka Eisen. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants' negligence led to the wrongful death of …

Tampa parents sue Bucknell over former Carrollwood Day star’s death

The parents of a former Carrollwood Day football standout who died last summer filed a wrongful death lawsuit April 2 against Bucknell University, claiming their son’s death from a sickle cell-related condition was “100% preventable.”