Ole Miss Alerted to Sickle Cell Claim

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A law firm representing the family of Bennie Abram, who died last year during a football practice at the University of Mississippi, notified the school today of its intention to file a $10 million lawsuit.

Abram, a walk-on junior defensive back, collapsed and died Feb. 19, 2010, the first day of spring practice. An autopsy report showed that the 20-year-old's death was due to complications from sickle cell trait with exertion and a contributing factor of cardiomegaly, an inflammation of the heart.

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