Copeland v. Pike Liberal Arts School

Christopher Copeland ("Chris") and his parents, Fred and Gail Copeland, filed an action against Pike Liberal Arts School ("School") and First Alabama Bank of Troy ("First Alabama"). Chris and his parents alleged separate claims for negligence and wantonness in relation to an injury Chris sustained during a School club's initiation ceremony. The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of both the School and First Alabama on both the negligence claim and the wantonness claim. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

In January 1985, Chris Copeland was 14 years old and was a freshman…