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Lawsuit: Rockwall-Heath coaches were warned about using physical exercise as punishment

The article from MSN discusses a lawsuit filed against Rockwall-Heath High School in Texas, where football coaches allegedly used excessive physical exercise as punishment, leading to severe health issues among the players. Specifically, after a rigorous workout session, several players required hospitalization, with one player, identified only as "John Doe," suffering from rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscle tissue breaks down rapidly. The lawsuit claims that despite prior warnings from the school district about the dangers of using exercise as punishment, the coaches continued this practice. The incident has sparked an investigation by the school district, and the head football coach, John Harrell, was placed on administrative leave. The lawsuit seeks to address the negligence and the lack of proper oversight that allowed such practices to continue, highlighting the need for safer training methods in high school sports.

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