Thompson v. McNeill

Supreme Court of Ohio · Decided 1990-08-15

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Wright, J. The issue before us is the degree of care owed between participants in a sport, in this instance the game of golf. For the reasons that follow, we hold that between participants in such sporting events, only injuries caused by intentional conduct, or in some instances reckless misconduct, may give rise to a cause of action. There is no liability for injuries caused by negligent conduct. There is a d…

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