York, Pa. You may have heard of it from such things as the rock band Live, delicious chocolate-covered chewy mint candy, your air conditioner, and yours truly.
Add one more to the list: A gnarly outbreak of herpes gladitorum on the York College of Pennsylvania's wrestling mat.
(Disclosure: During my high school years, I swam in the YCP pool. I've never wrestled anyone.)
Three college wrestlers filed a lawsuit against their coaches and the school, alleging the team violated NCAA rules by knowingly letting guys with herpes engage in full-contact practices. The virus spread to the three plaintiffs, and now they want at least $50,000 in damages.
*Thanks to Justin for the tip, via Courthouse News Service.
Was Warden Gentles around?
Posted by: Greg | November 19, 2008 at 12:53 PM