An LSU football player is suing the school for alleged negligence after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor.
Greg Brooks Jr. was diagnosed with a rare type of brain tumor, the school announced last year.
Brooks underwent surgery in September 2023 after experiencing dizziness. Head coach Brian Kelly said Brooks had been feeling dizzy for several days before LSU's game against Mississippi State, which he missed, and an MRI scan revealed a tumor.
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LSU Tigers safety Greg Brooks Jr. during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl game against the Purdue Boilermakers on January 2, 2023 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
He suited up for all 14 of LSU's games in 2022 before appearing in the first two games of the 2023 season. The Tigers lost the SEC title to Georgia in 2022, but beat Purdue in the Citrus Bowl. Brooks recorded a career-high 66 tackles in 2022.
Brooks alleges the school did not handle the situation properly and there was malpractice in the surgery.
The lawsuit, filed in August, alleges that LSU staff told Brooks to play football despite his illness and threatened to strip him of his starting spot if he didn't.
According to the lawsuit, Brooks suffered several strokes during the surgery due to the surgeon's fault and has not been able to walk since.
LSU Tigers safety Greg Brooks Jr., 3, stands with teammate Jay Ward, 5, after intercepting a pass against the Purdue Boilermakers in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.・Celebrating with Weeks (33 years old) (January 2, 2023, Camping World Stadium) Orlando, Florida (Russell Lunsford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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“Gregg will likely require nursing care for the rest of his life because of the injuries he sustained as a result of the misconduct of his health care providers,” the lawsuit states. “Obviously, Greg will never be able to play football again and probably never be able to work or take care of himself without the help of others.”
LSU set up a GoFundMe at the time, but no funds were transferred, the complaint states.
Brooks' lawsuit names Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, where Brooks underwent surgery, as a defendant.
“Due to patient privacy laws and pending litigation, we are unable to comment on specific individuals or circumstances,” the hospital said in a statement. “The neurosurgical team at Our Lady of the Lake is one of the most experienced in Louisiana, giving our patients the best chance of a positive outcome in any situation. ”
“While LSU cannot comment on ongoing litigation, Greg Brooks remains in our thoughts and prayers as he continues to work through the rehabilitation process,” the university said.
LSU Tigers safety Greg Brooks Jr. (3) passes against the Purdue Boilermakers during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium on January 2, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Intercept. (Russell Lunsford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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After three seasons, Brooks transferred to LSU after the 2021 season. University of Arkansas.
