A Manitoba football played injured in a university game hopes a resolution to his lawsuit will help him get well again.
Kevin Kwasny has permanent brain damage after a brain hemorrhage he suffered in 2011 during a game for Bishop's University. He has neurological damage from the brain injury which affects his mobility, eyesight and cognitive functions and has difficulty moving his right side.
He filed a claim in Manitoba in September 2013 for $7.5 million against the Quebec university.
Bishop’s University said once it became aware of a potential injury, it took all necessary precautions to ensure Kevin received immediate medical care.
Kwasny’s father said the university won't deal with the case in Manitoba and wants it to take place in Quebec instead.
Delays in the case worry Kwasny and his family.
The family said Kevin was dealt a severe blow during the game two and a half years ago and complained to his coach about a bad headache.
Relatives said he was put back in the game, later throwing up and collapsing in the dressing room.
The family is disappointed with the delays and possible extra legal costs to advance the lawsuit. Relatives said the sooner the claim is dealt with, the faster Kevin can recover and get the help he needs.
Despite the legal hurdles, the family said they have every intention of continuing to pursue the lawsuit and plan to file a claim in Quebec.
CTV Winnipeg reached out to Bishop's University for response.
It said: “This matter including the question of jurisdiction is in the hands of the courts at this time. For this reason, we are not in a position to make a specific comment.”
- with a report from Beth Macdonell
