Lovitt v. Concord School District

Plaintiffs brought separate actions seeking to recover for injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of the defendants in the conduct and supervision of their high school football program. Defendants’ motion for a summary judg ment was granted, and plaintiffs appeal. We affirm in part, and reverse in part.

David Lovitt and Brian Cecil, students at Concord High School, began practicing for the football team early in July, 1972. On August 30, 1972, during a particularly severe practice session, the boys were overcome by heat prostration. As a result of their exertions, David Lovitt died…