Greg Brooks Files Lawsuit Against School for Negligence
Former LSU safety Greg Brooks Jr.has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana State University (LSU), alleging negligence related to his medical treatment and the handling of a serious health condition that led to his early departure from the football team.
Brooks, who transferred to LSU from the University of Arkansas, was a key defensive player for the Tigers before his health deteriorated, resulting in his decision to step away from the sport.
The lawsuit, filed in the state of Louisiana, accuses LSU of failing to provide adequate medical care and oversight during a period when Brooks experienced concerning health symptoms.
Specifically, Brooks claims that the university did not properly diagnose or treat what later became a life-threatening brain tumor.
The lawsuit alleges that LSU, through its medical staff and athletic department, was negligent in addressing Brooks’ symptoms in a timely and thorough manner, which exacerbated his condition and potentially endangered his long-term health.
Brooks began to experience troubling health symptoms, including significant headaches, cognitive difficulties, and other neurological issues, which he reported to LSU’s medical staff. According to the lawsuit, despite these complaints, there was a delay in conducting necessary diagnostic tests.
Brooks contends that LSU’s failure to act swiftly ultimately contributed to the worsening of his health, leading to the eventual discovery of a brain tumor that required immediate surgery.
The tumor was reportedly removed after Brooks sought medical care outside of LSU, and he has since been recovering, though his football career is now in question.
In addition to seeking damages for the physical and emotional toll his condition has taken, Brooks’ legal team also seeks accountability for the alleged negligence and the perceived lack of proper care.
The lawsuit has drawn attention to the broader issue of athlete safety and the responsibilities of university athletic programs to provide timely and competent medical treatment.
LSU, as of now, has not publicly responded to the lawsuit, and it remains to be seen how the case will proceed through the courts.
The outcome could have implications not just for Brooks, but for the broader conversation about medical oversight and player safety in college sports, particularly for athletes who face the pressures of high-stakes competition and physical demands.