An LSU soccer participant is suing the varsity for alleged negligence after present process surgical procedure for mind most cancers.
Greg Brooks Jr. was recognized with a uncommon kind of mind most cancers, the varsity introduced final yr.
Brooks underwent surgical procedure in September 2023 after experiencing vertigo. Head coach Brian Kelly stated Brooks had been dizzy a number of days earlier than LSU’s sport towards Mississippi State, which he missed, and an MRI revealed the tumor.
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LSU Tigers security Greg Brooks Jr. throughout the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl towards the Purdue Boilermakers Jan. 2, 2023, at Tenting World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures)
He performed in LSU’s first two video games of the 2023 season after suiting up in all of LSU’s 14 video games in 2022. The Tigers misplaced the SEC title to Georgia in 2022 however gained the Citrus Bowl over Purdue. Brooks had a career-high 66 tackles in 2022.
Brooks argues the varsity didn’t deal with the state of affairs correctly and alleged medical malpractice with the surgical procedure.
The lawsuit, filed in August, alleges LSU employees advised Brooks to play soccer regardless of feeling sick, and it threatened to take his beginning spot away if he did not.
Brooks had a number of strokes throughout surgical procedure attributable to the surgeon, the go well with alleges, and he says he hasn’t been in a position to stroll since.
LSU Tigers security Greg Brooks Jr. (3) celebrates with teammates Jay Ward (5) and West Weeks (33) after intercepting a go towards the Purdue Boilermakers throughout the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Jan. 2, 2023, at Tenting World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures)
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“Greg will likely need care for the rest of his life for the injuries he sustained as a result of his providers’ malpractice,” the lawsuit says. “Obviously, Greg will also never be able to play football again, and he will likely never be able to work and/or care for himself without the assistance of others.”
LSU arrange a GoFundMe on the time, however the go well with says the funds had been by no means transferred.
Brooks’ lawsuit names Our Girl of the Lake Hospital, the place he had his surgical procedure, as a defendant.
“Due to patient privacy laws and pending litigation, we can’t comment on specific individuals or situations,” the hospital stated in a press release. “The neurosurgical team at Our Lady of the Lake is among the most experienced in Louisiana and they give our patients the best opportunity for a positive outcome in any circumstance.”
“While LSU cannot comment on ongoing litigation, Greg Brooks remains in our thoughts and prayers as he continues to work through the rehabilitation process,” the college stated.
LSU Tigers security Greg Brooks Jr. (3) intercepts a go towards the Purdue Boilermakers throughout the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Jan. 2, 2023, at Tenting World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Russell Lansford/Icon Sportswire through Getty Pictures)
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Brooks transferred to LSU after the 2021 season after spending three seasons on the College of Arkansas.
