US EditionWhat happened to CJ? Parents of Land O' Lakes teen demand answers after death on first day of college
- Calvin 'CJ' Dickey Jr., a freshman football player, died in July after collapsing at Bucknell training camp.
- Bucknell allegedly knew CJ had sickle cell traits, increasing his risk for exertional rhabdomyolysis.
- CJ collapsed during a workout involving 100 up-downs, reportedly done as punishment, and was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis.
- The NCAA says exertional rhabdomyolysis is preventable; his father stated, "We don't want another athlete to go through this."
- CJ's parents filed a lawsuit against Bucknell, seeking answers and policy changes to prevent similar deaths.
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Lawsuit accuses Bucknell of causing freshman football player’s death
Bucknell University has been accused in a wrongful death civil suit of causing the death of a freshman football player who had sickle cell trait.The parents of Calvin Dickey Jr., known as CJ, claim in the suit that“hazing” ordered by an assistant coach was a major factor in his death back on July 12, 2024.
Family of Bucknell football player who died after collapsing during first practice files lawsuit
Bucknell University is facing a lawsuit in the death of football player Calvin Dickey Jr., who died on July 12 after collapsing during his first practice with the team.
What happened to CJ? Parents of Land O' Lakes teen demand answers after death on first day of college
Parents of a Tampa Bay teenager who died after a football workout at Bucknell University are now suing the school, hoping to get answers on how it happened.
Parents sue Bucknell University after son dies following football practice
The parents of a Bucknell University football player have filed a lawsuit against the school after their son collapsed during a team practice and later died last summer. In July 2024, Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old football player from Florida, collapsed from sickle cell-related rhabdomyolysis during the team’s first workout and was immediately hospitalized. He died two days later. The family filed the lawsuit on Wednesday, April 2, i…
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