Orr v. Brigham Young University

MEMORANDUM DECISION

SAM, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

The court has before it defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment. 1 This case raises issues regarding the duty of care owed by a university to one of its football players. Defendant Vernon Peter Orr (“Orr”) attended Brigham Young University (“BYU”) from the fall of 1988 until April 1990 and played on the varsity football team for two football seasons. Prior to attending BYU, Orr attended Dixie College in St. George, Utah, and played for two years on the football team. Orr denies having any lower back pain or injury prior to attending BYU.

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