Winnipeg football player sues university after brain bleed

A football player from Winnipeg has launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a Quebec university after he sustained permanent brain damage during a game.

Kevin Kwasny has filed a $7.5 million lawsuit against Bishops University, alleging he was forced to play despite having symptoms of a concussion during a 2011 game.

Kwasny, who was 21 at the time, was playing a game for the Gaiters when he began vomiting and went unconscious in September 2011. At half-time he was rushed to hospital in critical condition, where he had emergency surgery to relieve bleeding on his brain.

He was put in a medically-induced coma.

Court documents say Kwasny took a blow to his head during the game, and he immediately told multiple members of the coaching staff about his injury.

The documents allege Kwasny was ordered to play, despite having symptoms of a concussion.

Shortly after returning to the field, he was hit again and suffered a major brain bleed, leaving him unconscious.

Kwasny now has permanent brain damage and physical injuries. The documents say Kwasny will never be able to work again.

Hes in treatment. Hes in hospital, said Greg Kwasny, Kevins father. He started walking about a year ago. Barely, you know. Hes able to get around a bit.

Greg said his son has spent time at multiple facilities in the province, including the Health Sciences Centre and Riverview Health Centre.

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Winnipeg football player sues university after brain bleed