Opinions December 29, 2025
Indiana Court of Appeals
The Trustees of Indiana University v. Chris Bradberry, et al.
25A-CT-284
Civil tort. Reverses the Monroe Circuit Court’s denial of Indiana University’s motion for summary judgment after Chris Bradberry and his parents sued the university for negligence. Finds the football program’s strength and conditioning coaches instructed Bradberry to perform an exercise that was within the range of ordinary behavior involved in football S&C. Also finds the Bradberrys failed to designate any evidence creating a genuine issue of fact that the S&C coaches intentionally or recklessly caused Bradberry’s injuries. Remands with instructions for the trial court to grant IU’s motion for summary judgment. Attorneys for appellants: Jonathan Mattingly, Hamish Cohen, Jeffrey Furminger, Jennifer Adams. Attorney for appellees: Christopher Stevenson.