Ervin Mears Jr. filed a lawsuit asking for $40million on behalf of his 16-year-old son Mawusimensah, as well as the varsity letters and championship jackets for the past two seasons.
'Children have rights, just like any adult,' Mr Mears told The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Mawusimensah was kicked off the Sterling Regional High School team in Somerdale, New Jersey, and the school says it was because of unexcused absences.
Mr Mears contradicts that, saying that his son had a leg injury and a death in the family that caused him to miss certain practices.
Instead, he said that the falling out with the coach after he would not put him in the events he was best suited for.
The school did not comment on the matter because of the ongoing legal action.
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The school did not comment on the matter because of the ongoing legal action.
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