Paralyzed football player receives $1.3M in settlement from Nashua

NASHUA — A former high school football player paralyzed during a 2010 practice is receiving $1.3 million as part of a settlement agreement with the city.

Although the settlement between Cooper Doucette, 21, and the Nashua School District was reached in July, the terms of the agreement were not made public until last week.

Steve Bolton, the city’s legal counsel, provided a copy of the 12-page agreement to the New Hampshire Union Leader.

“While it is impossible to accurately predict the need for medical treatment, this settlement is based upon a good faith determination of the parties in order to resolve a disputed claim,” states the agreement, which stresses that the city denies any negligence in the matter.

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