A proposed class action was started against the CHL and Hockey Canada on behalf of all current and former CHL players who suffered injuries caused by fighting in CHL games. The claim alleges that the CHL and Hockey Canada perpetuated an environment that permitted, condoned, and even encouraged fighting and violence in the game among players, many of whom were underaged. The claim seeks damages caused by the fighting including significant and preventable injuries sustained by the players.
The CHL and Hockey Canada have long known that fighting and violence in amateur youth hockey can lead to serious and permanent injuries, including concussions, broken bones, shattered limbs, torn ligaments, disfigured faces, brain and spinal injuries, and even death. Yet, it is alleged that they failed create a safe environment for players by permitting the league to have a culture that sanctioned assault. This approach to fighting and violence in the game makes the CHL an outlier relative to other comparable amateur youth hockey leagues around the world who take a more proactive and preventative approach to reduce fighting and violence. The claim alleges that the CHL and Hockey Canada should have prevented these unnecessary injuries to players by changing the culture in the league through training, education and rule change.
The claim is still at an early stage and updates about the lawsuit will be posted on the website as they unfold.
If you or a loved one are a current or former CHL player and suffered an injury from fighting in the CHL, call Klein Lawyers at (604) 874-7171 today for a free case review. Or you can complete our “Do You Qualify Form” and a member of our team will contact you to obtain more information to assess your eligibility to participate in this proposed class action.
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