Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards sues Marshall, Conference USA over 2008 injury

Houston WR sues Marshall, league over 2008 injury

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Houston receiver Patrick Edwards, who broke his leg when he ran into a metal service cart in an 2008 game at Marshall, is suing the school and Conference USA.

Edwards filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Kanawha (kuh-NAW) County Circuit Court.

He was running full speed for a long pass when his right shin crashed into the cart just beyond the end zone.

The lawsuit says Marshall has a duty to maintain its football field in a reasonably safe manner, including the removal of obstructions.

Edwards missed the remainder of the 2008 season but returned to catch 85 passes for 1,021 yards in 2009.

Marshall spokesman Matt Turner and Conference USA assistant commissioner Courtney Morrison Archer didn’t immediately return telephone messages.