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Jury reportedly rules against former West Mifflin football player

Jury rules against West Mifflin football player's lawsuit
Jury rules against West Mifflin football player's lawsuit 00:29

WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) - A jury has ruled against a former West Mifflin football player seeking nearly $5 million for pain and suffering and lost wages.

According to a report from The Trib, Shane Skillpa, now 28 years old, filed the suit against the school district and the PIAA after suffering a serious concussion during practice in 2009.

Skillpa's lawyers said he continues to suffer concussion symptoms and CTE and now has a reduced life expectancy.

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