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UK Appeal Court: 'Reckless disregard' and spinal injury in rugby match - Juta MedicalBrief

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A British Court of Appeal (CoA) has upheld a ruling that a rugby player who ran full speed into an opponent was liable for the latter’s serious spinal injuries, with the judge describing him as negligent, reports Law Gazette. Tom Clark, the defendant, was playing as an open side flanker for Midsomer Norton, while Omar Elbanna, the claimant, was a prop forward for Cheltenham Tigers during a match on 7 October 2017. While chasing the ball, Clark c…
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Medical Brief broke the news in on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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