Family Files Lawsuit After Son Suddenly Passes Away at Hockey Camp
As a parent, the last thing you expect when sending your child to a hockey camp is that they won't come back home. Sadly, this nightmare became a reality for Greg and Susan Teague when their 17-year-old son, Ben Teague, a member of the Oakville Rangers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League, went to a pre-season camp in September 2019 and never returned.
According to a recent report by TSN's Rick Westhead, the Teagues have filed a $1 million lawsuit against the Oakville Rangers Hockey Club and others for negligence and wrongful death. The lawsuit comes after the parents received a phone call that their son had admitted to drinking and was rushed to the hospital, where he later passed away.
Our @CTVW5 story on their search for answers about how their 17-year-old son Benjamin died at a team event in 2019.
It's a tragedy that no parent should have to endure, and it's essential that the Teagues get the answers they deserve. The responsible parties must be held accountable for their actions. The silence surrounding hockey culture needs to end, and measures must be put in place to prevent such incidents from happening again.
As a society, we must recognize the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for our youth to engage in sports and activities without fear of harm. Let's hope that the Teagues find the closure they need and that Ben's memory lives on as a reminder of the importance of protecting our children.
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