Judge: Paralyzed Player’s Case Against Pop Warner Can Proceed

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A California judge has ruled that a teenage football player who was paralyzed following an on-field hit can take his case against the Pop Warner organization to trial.

Donnovan Hill was allegedly taught by his Pop Warner coaches to tackle in a dangerous, head-first manner. Hill used this tackling technique in games, including the 2011 Southern California championship game when he was 13. He is now a quadriplegic with minimal use of his arms.

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