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Family of middle school football player who died at practice sues league

The suit says the league failed to train its coaches in CPR and there were no defibrillators where the team was practicing.

Cole McDonnell

Feb 6, 2025, 6:43 AM

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The family of a middle school football player who died at practice is suing the league and coaches.

Elijah Brown-Garcia, 12, died after collapsing at practice in 2023.

Brown-Garcia suffered cardiac arrest at Westside Park.

The suit says the league failed to train its coaches in CPR and there were no defibrillators where the team was practicing.

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