C.H. VS. RAHWAY BOARD OF EDUCATION (L-3701-15, UNION COUNTY AND STATEWIDE)

**Student Injured During School Basketball Game Loses Lawsuit Against Teacher and School** A high school student sued their school district and teacher after getting injured during a student-teacher basketball fundraising game. The student hurt their knee during the game and claimed the teacher and school board failed to properly supervise the activity and were negligent in how they handled the event. The court ruled in favor of the school district and teacher. The appeals court found that neither the teacher nor the school board breached their duty to supervise students during the basketball game. The court determined that the teacher did not act recklessly or intentionally cause harm to the student, and the injury was simply an unfortunate accident that occurred during normal sports activity. This ruling matters for school employees and other workers who supervise activities as part of their jobs. It shows that employers and employees typically won't be held legally responsible for accidents that happen during properly supervised activities, as long as they follow reasonable safety procedures and don't act recklessly. However, workers should still take appropriate precautions when supervising activities to protect both participants and themselves from potential liability.