Tort Liability in Professional Sports: Battle in the Sports Arena: Hackbart v. Cincinnati Bengals, Inc., 435 F. Supp. 352 (D. Colo. 1977), appeal docketed, No. 77-1812 (10th Cir. Aug. 25, 1977)

Authors

Patricia K. Schuett, University of Nebraska College of LawFollow

Abstract

Hackbart v. Cincinnati Bengals, Inc., has drawn attention to the subject of violence in professional sports. However, the judicial system did not prove to be a successful avenue of redress for Hackbart, the injured professional football player. This Note discusses whether the court was correct in declining to declare "open season" on overzealous athletes who have injured an opponent, or whether it erected a precedential blockade for injured sports participants.

I. Introduction

II. The Facts

III. Historical Background

IV. The Hackbart Decision … A. Is There a Duty Owed? … B. The Defenses

V. Should the Courts Become Involved?

Recommended Citation

Patricia K. Schuett, Tort Liability in Professional Sports: Battle in the Sports Arena: Hackbart v. Cincinnati Bengals, Inc., 435 F. Supp. 352 (D. Colo. 1977), appeal docketed, No. 77-1812 (10th Cir. Aug. 25, 1977), 57 Neb. L. Rev. 1128 (1978)
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