Case Name
:
Hackbart v Cincinnati Bengals, Inc
Case Citation:
601 F. 2d 516 (10
th
Cir. 1979)
Procedural History
Trial court found in favor of Defendant (Cincinnati Bengals) against Plaintiff (Dale
Hackbart) claim that Defendant (Charles Clark of the Cincinnati Bengals) intentionally caused
injury (neck fracture) during a football game against the Denver Broncos.
Trial court found that
Clark was “acting out of anger and frustration, but without a specific intent to injure.”
Federal
court judgment found by trial judges for the Defendants. The Plaintiff appealed to Federal
appellate court: United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Statement of Facts
Denver Broncos were playing football game against Cincinnati Bengals in Denver CO in
1973. During the game, Plaintiff, Hackbart, was struck in the back of the neck and head by the
Defendant’s, Clark, right forearm. Plaintiff did not let officials or coach know he was hurt.
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- Caleb Sweazey
- Appellate court, United States Court of Appeals, Cincinnati Bengals
