The parents of a freshman Bucknell University football player who died after his first day of football practice in 2024 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, its administrators, and athletic coaches who, they allege, could have prevented his death.
Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr., an 18-year-old Florida high school sports standout and graduate, died last July 12 from a severe case of rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition where damaged muscle tissue is released into the bloodstream, potentially causing kidney and other serious problems. One of the causes of rhabdomyolysis is intense physical exercise without rest.
His parents, Calvin Sr. and Nic