Maxwell v. Spring Hill College

Brian Maxwell appeals from the judgment based on the jury's verdict in favor of Spring Hill College ("Spring Hill"), a Jesuit liberal arts college in Mobile, in his action against it for damages based on injuries he sustained in a diving accident.1 Spring Hill cross-appeals from the denial of its motion for summary judgment and from the denial of its motions for directed verdict, arguing that the complaint was not properly filed within the statutory period of limitations. Because we are resolving this case on procedural grounds, only a brief recitation of the facts is necessary.

Maxwell's…