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(Wolfville,
NS) - Acadia University and Mr. Jock MacDonald are
pleased to announce that they have arrived at a mutually acceptable
agreement that will bring to an end a lawsuit launched over six
years ago by Mr. MacDonald against Acadia. The agreement was reached
last week as part of a mediated discussion between the two parties
and Acadia's insurer.
Mr. MacDonald was
injured in September of 1996 during a training drill at Acadia's
football camp. Mr. MacDonald suffered a spinal cord injury with
resulting paralysis. Notwithstanding his limitations, Mr. MacDonald
has earned an undergraduate degree from St. Mary's University and is
currently pursuing a law degree from Dalhousie University. His
determination to continue his academic career serves as an
inspiration.
"We are pleased that
our representatives have been able to reach a mutually acceptable
agreement," said Dr. Gail Dinter-Gottlieb, President &
Vice-Chancellor of Acadia University. "Jock has faced tremendous
challenges and we are pleased that he will have some certainty of
the support that will be available to him as he proceeds with his
career. Jock has a bright future coupled with unparalleled
enthusiasm and we wish him the very best."
Under the terms of the
agreement, details will not be released.
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