Dugan v. Thayer Academy

Krupp, Peter B., J.

Plaintiff Amy Dugan (“Amy”) brings this action for negligence (Count I) following injuries she sustained playing field hockey for her coach, defendant Erin Cash (“Cash”), at her school, defendant Thayer Academy (“Thayer”). Her parents bring a claim for loss of consortium due to Amy’s injuries (Count II).3 Amy’s coach and school now move for judgment on the pleadings on both counts, arguing that because Amy chose to play in a competitive sporting event, plaintiffs may only pursue tort claims against them upon an allegation that they engaged in willful, wanton or reckless…