The plaintiff was injured during a recreational basketball game when the defendant collided with him from behind while attempting to block a shot.
The plaintiff sued for negligence, and the defendant moved for summary judgment.
The court granted the motion and dismissed the action, finding that the defendant's conduct, while a foul, was a defensive play inherent to the contact sport and was not malicious, out of the ordinary, or beyond the bounds of fair play.
The court concluded there was no genuine issue requiring a trial.
