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Maryland Reaches Settlement in Death of Frostburg Football Player

Frostburg State University

BALTIMORE (AP) - Maryland has reached a settlement with the family of a Frostburg State University football player who died from a head injury he suffered in practice.

The agenda for the Board of Public Works' meeting set for Wednesday shows Maryland's attorney general is seeking approval for a payment of $50,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of fullback Derek Sheely.

Sheely's parents alleged negligence by three football staff members, the NCAA and others.

The 22-year-old Sheely died Aug. 28, 2011, six days after he collapsed during practice.

The Board of Public Works is made up of Gov. Larry Hogan, Treasurer Nancy K. Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot.

The settlement was first reported by The Baltimore Sun.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.