Tymkowicz v. San Jose Unified School District

This is an action for wrongful death of Michael Tymkowicz, 10, a pupil at College Park Grammar School. Shortly before school, decedent was engaged in a game of “blackout,” played on the school grounds. In this “game,” one boy takes a deep breath and holds it, while another boy squeezes him tightly around the chest. The object is to render the first boy unconscious. On this occasion, the object apparently was partially attained. When released from his companion’s grip, Michael fell and struck his head upon the school yard pavement, sustaining injuries which resulted in his death later the same…