Grieving mom files wrongful death lawsuit

Date: Sun Oct 26 2:08 PM, 2008

RE: Grieving mom files wrongful death lawsuit

Date: Sun Oct 26 2:24 PM, 2008

do you think losing your only child is a joke too?!

Date: Sun Oct 26 2:30 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

do you think losing your only child is a joke too?!

DO YOU THINK SUING EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER IS GOING TO BRING BACK THAT CHILD. HER ATTORNEY MAKES HER LOOK UNCREDIBLE! LIKE I SAID, GO AFTER THE GYM AND THE SCHOOL. BUT NOT EVERYONE IN CHEER. MAKES THE MOM LOOK LIKE IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND NOT HER CHILD.

Date: Sun Oct 26 2:34 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

do you think losing your only child is a joke too?!

DO YOU THINK SUING EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER IS GOING TO BRING BACK THAT CHILD. HER ATTORNEY MAKES HER LOOK UNCREDIBLE! LIKE I SAID, GO AFTER THE GYM AND THE SCHOOL. BUT NOT EVERYONE IN CHEER. MAKES THE MOM LOOK LIKE IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND NOT HER CHILD.

The U.S. All Star Federation for Cheer and Dance Teams and the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators, which are accrediting organizations, also were named in the lawsuit, among other defendants.

I have this question too. Why are they being named in a case which is trying to get to the bottom of what really happened in 2005? They have nothing to do with the case, except "money to be made from them."

Date: Sun Oct 26 3:11 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

do you think losing your only child is a joke too?!

DO YOU THINK SUING EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER IS GOING TO BRING BACK THAT CHILD. HER ATTORNEY MAKES HER LOOK UNCREDIBLE! LIKE I SAID, GO AFTER THE GYM AND THE SCHOOL. BUT NOT EVERYONE IN CHEER. MAKES THE MOM LOOK LIKE IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND NOT HER CHILD.

The U.S. All Star Federation for Cheer and Dance Teams and the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators, which are accrediting organizations, also were named in the lawsuit, among other defendants.

I have this question too. Why are they being named in a case which is trying to get to the bottom of what really happened in 2005? They have nothing to do with the case, except "money to be made from them."

Easy on the drama and writing in all caps.. geez. AACCa was listed becasue the coach was certified by AACCA and USASF certified the gym..that's what the article says. Why is that bad or wrong? Isn't that what the certification says? Isn't certifiying like a warranty or guarantee in that is gives credibility to the recipent that they know what to do including in an emergency? Makes sense to me.

Date: Sun Oct 26 3:18 PM, 2008

The way I see it is everyone involved is entitled to find out what really happened and get closure on this tragedy. Yes, iit upsetting to the gym and all parties but if things were handled correcly, then they should feel pretty confident. I guess we will find out at the trial.

Date: Sun Oct 26 3:31 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

do you think losing your only child is a joke too?!

DO YOU THINK SUING EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER IS GOING TO BRING BACK THAT CHILD. HER ATTORNEY MAKES HER LOOK UNCREDIBLE! LIKE I SAID, GO AFTER THE GYM AND THE SCHOOL. BUT NOT EVERYONE IN CHEER. MAKES THE MOM LOOK LIKE IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND NOT HER CHILD.

The U.S. All Star Federation for Cheer and Dance Teams and the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators, which are accrediting organizations, also were named in the lawsuit, among other defendants.

I have this question too. Why are they being named in a case which is trying to get to the bottom of what really happened in 2005? They have nothing to do with the case, except "money to be made from them."

Easy on the drama and writing in all caps.. geez. AACCa was listed becasue the coach was certified by AACCA and USASF certified the gym..that's what the article says. Why is that bad or wrong? Isn't that what the certification says? Isn't certifiying like a warranty or guarantee in that is gives credibility to the recipent that they know what to do including in an emergency? Makes sense to me.

Ok, get to the bottom of what happened, but noone was there on that day from AACCA or USASF. They are being named because they are being sued. Is that really ok with you? Get to the bottom of things, but sue everyone, what is that? We are talking money, money, money. Not answers. NO JOKE!

Date: Sun Oct 26 4:17 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

do you think losing your only child is a joke too?!

DO YOU THINK SUING EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER IS GOING TO BRING BACK THAT CHILD. HER ATTORNEY MAKES HER LOOK UNCREDIBLE! LIKE I SAID, GO AFTER THE GYM AND THE SCHOOL. BUT NOT EVERYONE IN CHEER. MAKES THE MOM LOOK LIKE IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND NOT HER CHILD.

The U.S. All Star Federation for Cheer and Dance Teams and the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators, which are accrediting organizations, also were named in the lawsuit, among other defendants.

I have this question too. Why are they being named in a case which is trying to get to the bottom of what really happened in 2005? They have nothing to do with the case, except "money to be made from them."

Easy on the drama and writing in all caps.. geez. AACCa was listed becasue the coach was certified by AACCA and USASF certified the gym..that's what the article says. Why is that bad or wrong? Isn't that what the certification says? Isn't certifiying like a warranty or guarantee in that is gives credibility to the recipent that they know what to do including in an emergency? Makes sense to me.

Ok, get to the bottom of what happened, but noone was there on that day from AACCA or USASF. They are being named because they are being sued. Is that really ok with you? Get to the bottom of things, but sue everyone, what is that? We are talking money, money, money. Not answers. NO JOKE!

How can one bring about change nationally without national companies involved?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The U.S. All Star Federation for Cheer and Dance Teams and the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators, which are accrediting organizations, also were named in the lawsuit, among other defendants.

I have this question too. Why are they being named in a case which is trying to get to the bottom of what really happened in 2005? They have nothing to do with the case, except "money to be made from them."

Easy on the drama and writing in all caps.. geez. AACCa was listed becasue the coach was certified by AACCA and USASF certified the gym..that's what the article says. Why is that bad or wrong? Isn't that what the certification says? Isn't certifiying like a warranty or guarantee in that is gives credibility to the recipent that they know what to do including in an emergency? Makes sense to me.

I don't think USASF started certifying gyms until this year.

Date: Sun Oct 26 6:19 PM, 2008

im not saying that this lawsuit is the right thing but i don't think its a joke. its time to change the cheer scene so big injuries and deaths are less frequent and if suing big organizations is the only way that change will come that its fine. all sports have injuries but the cheer ones are not always handled correctly. its time to lay down some limits. JMO

Date: Sun Oct 26 9:35 PM, 2008

I broke my ankle cheering. My coach couldn't treat it on the scene or tell me that it was broken. Do I get to sue too. After all the proper actions weren't taken.

Date: Sun Oct 26 10:04 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

I broke my ankle cheering. My coach couldn't treat it on the scene or tell me that it was broken. Do I get to sue too. After all the proper actions weren't taken.

Your coach is not required to treat your injury like they are a doctor. They are required to know that they need to get you the proper treament. If failing to fulfill this duty is the cause of injury, than yes you may have a case.

What proper actions were not taken?

Date: Sun Oct 26 10:50 PM, 2008

wow, unreal.

Date: Sun Oct 26 11:07 PM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

im not saying that this lawsuit is the right thing but i don't think its a joke. its time to change the cheer scene so big injuries and deaths are less frequent and if suing big organizations is the only way that change will come that its fine. all sports have injuries but the cheer ones are not always handled correctly. its time to lay down some limits. JMO

You re serious! Then pull your kids out of the sport. Go do something else, if you think that these gyms are not looking out for the safety of your children.

Date: Mon Oct 27 9:53 AM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I broke my ankle cheering. My coach couldn't treat it on the scene or tell me that it was broken. Do I get to sue too. After all the proper actions weren't taken.

Your coach is not required to treat your injury like they are a doctor. They are required to know that they need to get you the proper treament. If failing to fulfill this duty is the cause of injury, than yes you may have a case.
What proper actions were not taken?

I was told to walk it off. I couldn't walk it off of cource I couldn't even put pressure on it so they told me to sit out of practice. I went home told my mom she took me to the hospital. At the hospital they drained some fluid out of my ankle and put me in a cast.

Date: Mon Oct 27 10:09 AM, 2008

Something similar happened to us years ago. Broken wrist, but the coach said it wasn't broken. I agree that coaches are not doctors, so they should never make assumptions about the severity of injuries. So I agree with the statement that they are required to know if further treatment may be needed, and if they don't know, they should never speculate. Send the athlete to a physician for the proper diagnosis.

Date: Mon Oct 27 10:16 AM, 2008

Anonymous wrote:

Something similar happened to us years ago. Broken wrist, but the coach said it wasn't broken. I agree that coaches are not doctors, so they should never make assumptions about the severity of injuries. So I agree with the statement that they are required to know if further treatment may be needed, and if they don't know, they should never speculate. Send the athlete to a physician for the proper diagnosis.

Hey y'all. I certainly hope that you are not relying on a coach to make the proper diagnoses. Good lord! That would be crazy! They are not doctors nor do they have the proper equipment to evaluate what may be wrong. Hopefully, the coaches are letting the parents know when an injury occurs. After it is the parents responsiblity to get the proper care and treatment for their athletics.

Date: Mon Oct 27 11:37 AM, 2008

If a coach, or gym, were to call an ambulance, require an ER visit, have every ache, pain and complaint professionally checked out, each and every time their athletes were to get "hurt", geeze, I bet there would not be 1 insurance company that would even consider opening a policy for a cheerleader. My point being, this is a very physical sport, athletes are going to get hurt. Most would agree it's best for a coach not to over react in such situations. Come on, as the parents of cheerleaders can you honestly say that not once, in some point of your child's cheer career, you have not used the whole suck it up speech. Can you honestly say that at some point you have not rolled your eyes when another cheerleader gets hurt, that wants to sit out, say that final run through before an important comp and not think to yourself they are letting the team down. As Ashley's conditin worsened they did call 911, but again could you imagine what would happen if every cheer gym were required to call 911 for every fall, every mishap, every complaint, it is not reasonable. This was an accident plain and simple. It was not malice or deliberate.

Date: Mon Oct 27 2:55 PM, 2008

My daughter's high school squad had a girl who over-reacted to everything. They called the ambulance on at least 3 occasions because of the way she reacted even to the smallest injury or fall, where she would insist she was really hurt and in need of emergency care immediately. Of course, she was back at school the next day, and off practice usually for a day or so, but how do you know when someone is truly hurt or is faking it? You have to err on the side of caution. Her parents weren't thrilled by the ambulance bills, but that was between them and their daughter. The coaches did what they felt necessary at the time.

Date: Mon Oct 27 4:17 PM, 2008

some girls or boys will completely overreact about normal injuries like a small bump to the head or a sore ankle. and this can make it hard for coaches to tell when something is seriously wrong.