Date: 12-04-1998

Case Style: Thomas Hazelwood v. Rick Howard and Steve Adams

Case Number: A98A0971

Judge: Salmon

Court: Superior Court, Floyd County, Georgia

Plaintiff's Attorney: John S. Husser of Mundy & Gammage, Cedartown, Georgia

Defendant's Attorney: Steven J. Misner and Donald J. Grate of Law Offices of Richard W. Littlefield, Jr., Atlanta, Georgia

Description: Personal Injury - Thomas Hazelwood, a student at Coosa High School, brought this action against Rick Howard, the school's principal, and Steve Adams, the football coach, to recover for personal injuries suffered while he was being disciplined.

Outcome: Defendant's verdict.

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: Reversed by the Court of Appeals of Georgia. See: 510 S.E.2d 147 (Ga.App. 1998). The date above reflects the appellate court date, not the original trial date. Reported by kkm.