By Tom Bowler

This case account was prepared by Tom Bowler, an experienced expert witness in the area of physical education.

Fact Pattern: Within a mandatory physical education class for middle school students, an eleven and one-half [11 ½ ] year old girl was involved in a warm-up activity on February 15, 2007. She was with three or four girls inside a bungee type of cord held around the back of their hips.