Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of HS Track Athlete Paralyzed at Indoor Track Meet

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Attorneys in Illinois have filed a lawsuit on behalf of high school track athlete Dylan Wescott, alleging Sterling Park District, Sterling High School, and Rock Falls High School all failed to address known safety hazards that ultimately led to the Wescott’s life-altering injuries.

Wescott was paralyzed during warmups for the triple jump event in March 2025, when he tripped on uneven sand in the triple jump pit and collided head-first into a nearby wall. The impact caused catastrophic spinal injuries, which left Wescott paralyzed. 

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