Georgia Physical Therapy, Inc. v. McCullough

Johnson, Judge.

Scott McKeever, a certified athletic trainer, was employed by Georgia Physical Therapy, Inc. (“GPT”). GPT encouraged its employees to participate in community activities, and, as part of this program, McKeever volunteered to work with various sports teams at South Cobb High School, including the football team. Jeffrey McCullough, one of the football players, complained to McKeever of pain in his right foot. McKeever attributed the pain to an ingrown toenail. Despite McKeever’s advice regarding care of the toe, however, the condition worsened. When McCullough complained again a…