Oral Arguments in Taliyah Brooks v. USA Track & Field Set for Today at Indiana Supreme Court

Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP sports lawyer Bill Bock will present oral argument before the Indiana Supreme Court today at 9:00 a.m. in the case of Taliyah Brooks v. USA Track & Field (USATF). The hearing will take place in the Supreme Courtroom at the Indiana State Capitol Building.

Brooks, an elite U.S. heptathlete, is suing USATF for failing to protect athletes from extreme heat conditions during the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, where she collapsed from heat exhaustion during competition. The lawsuit alleges that USATF acted negligently by continuing the event despite dangerous weather conditions and failed to implement adequate safety protocols to protect competitors’ health.

Brooks was hospitalized due to heat stroke and was unable to complete the Olympic Trials—losing her opportunity to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

“This case raises critical questions about the legal duty of sports governing bodies to prioritize athlete safety,” said Bock, a nationally recognized sports law attorney and former General Counsel to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. “The outcome of this case could set a precedent for athlete protections across the country.