Paralyzed Wrestler Settles with Seattle Schools

Seattle Public Schools have agreed to pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a former high school wrestler who was paralyzed in 2007 during a practice session. According to an attorney for the wrestler, Mac Clay, coaches failed to use proper safety procedures and were not properly certified by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. Prior to the incident, Clay, who now uses a wheelchair, was a three sport standout at West Seattle High School. Casey McNerthney, Seattle Post-Intelligencer 03/11/2009
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