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Entertainment & Sports

Apr. 8, 2006

High Court Call: Schools Aren't Liable if Pitchers Aim for Head

SAN FRANCISCO - If you're hurt in a college sporting event and believe the school's negligence led to your injury, you can sue. But if you're a batter who's intentionally hit by a pitch, you're better off settling it on the field than calling a lawyer.

By Itir Yakar
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        If you're hurt in a college sporting event and believe the school's negligence led to your injury, you can sue. But if you're a batter who's intentionally hit by a pitch, you're better off settling it on the field than calling a lawyer.
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