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A former University of California at Berkeley football player is suing the university, alleging that it "failed to take reasonable measures to prevent head injures." The former player, Bernard Hicks, says he suffered several concussions while playing for the team between 2004 and 2008 and that the injuries have led to permanent neurological injuries. Hicks was a starting safety during most of the 2006 and 2007 seasons, but sat out much of his final year due to his injuries.
"We base our care on the best and most up-to-date clinical guidelines and believe that the medical care we provide our student athletes meets or exceeds the standard in collegiate and national sports medicine," the university's athletic department said in a statement Friday. "While we cannot comment on any student’s specific medical history, we were saddened to read the lawsuit's statements about Mr. Hicks's health."
