Zachary Martin-Polsenberg Case News
Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan, PLLC reach settlement agreement with The School Board of Lee County
Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan, PLLC senior partners and lead attorneys, Ty Roland and Evan Lubell reached a settlement agreement with the School Board of Lee County. This evening, The School Board of Lee County unanimously voted to approve a $950,000 settlement and the creation of an annual memorial football game aimed to promote heat stroke prevention. A portion of the proceeds from the annual football game will benefit the Zach Martin Memorial Foundation.
Posted on Dec. 8, 2020 — Read the full news release.
The Zachary Martin Act established as Florida law
“Just last week, Governor Ron DeSantis officially signed the Zachary Martin Act into law. Starting July 1, the statewide prevention mandate was established to protect high school student athletes from heat stroke and related illnesses. This landmark legislation is especially noteworthy as its namesake is one of Southwest Florida’s very own. Three years ago, Riverdale High School football player Zach Martin collapsed after a 4-hour practice in the brutal summer heat.”
Posted on July 1, 2020 — Read the full article.
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Milestones & Media Coverage
Dec. 11, 2020 — School district reaches settlement with mother of Riverdale football player who died from heatstroke (NBC 2)
Dec. 10, 2020 — Nearly $1 million settlement for high school football player’s death (FOX 35 Orlando)
Dec. 9, 2020 — Settlement reached with Lee County Schools after student dies of heat stroke (FOX 4)
Dec. 9, 2020 — Family of Riverdale High football player who died of heatstroke reaches settlement with school district (WINK-TV)
Dec. 8, 2020 — Lee County School Board approves $950K settlement in Riverdale player’s heatstroke death (News-Press)
June 24, 2020 –Florida Enacts Heat Stroke Protections for Student Athletes (NBC Miami)
March 6, 2020 — Mother of late Riverdale football player awaits governor’s signature on heat illness bill bearing his name (News-Press)
Febuary 26, 2020 — Florida lawmakers honor fallen high school football player (Associated Press)
January 27, 2020 — Bill Would Set Standards For Monitoring Conditions That Might Put Student Athletes At Risk For Heat Strokes (CBS-Miami)
August 20, 2019 –Family of Zach Martin-Polsenberg files lawsuit against Lee schools, Riverdale football coach (News-Press)
July 12, 2017 — Florida high school football player dies after heatstroke (WTSP-Tampa)
Zach Martin Foundation Mission
Providing education, awareness, and prevention equipment to athletes, coaches, and parents about Exertional Heat Illnesses (EHI). Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS) is 100% survivable if recognized and treated promptly on site. To learn more, visit ZachMartinFoundation.com.
The Aloia Roland Legal Team representing Laurie Giordano
