Area family sues helmet maker in federal court | News, Sports, Jobs
mmaroney@sungazette.com The co-guardians of a Jersey Shore youth seriously injured in a football practice have sued the helmet manufacturer in federal court. Danielle M. Leone and Jacob M. Leone, co-guardians of Caleb Leone, have sued Riddell Inc., a nationwide maker of helmets based in Illinois, according to U.S. Middle District Court records. On Aug. 13, 2020, the Leones filed a civil action in Lackawanna County Court. They alleged Leone was wearing a Riddell helmet when injured during an Aug. 14, 2018, high school football practice when he sustained an impact to his head. They alleged the ...
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