Carabba v. Anacortes School District No. 103

This action was brought on behalf of Stephen Carabba, a minor, by his guardian ad litem to recover $500,000 for injuries sustained by Carabba while he was a participant in a high school wrestling match.

The amended complaint alleged that respondent school districts, acting through their agent, the referee, were negligent in the following particulars:

1. Failing to adequately supervise the contestants;

2. Allowing his [the referee’s] attention to be diverted from the actions of the contestants;

3. Allowing an illegal and dangerous hold to be applied;

4. Failing to immediately cause the said hold to…