Former LSU football player Greg Brooks Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana State University and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, alleging negligence and medical malpractice following a brain surgery that left him permanently disabled. Brooks, diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2023, claims that LSU's coaching staff pressured him to play despite symptoms and delayed proper diagnosis by not referring him to a specialist. During the surgery, Brooks suffered multiple strokes, which he attributes to the surgeon's malpractice, resulting in catastrophic neurological injuries. The lawsuit also alleges that funds from a GoFundMe campaign set up by LSU to aid Brooks were never transferred. LSU and the hospital have declined to comment on the specifics due to patient privacy laws but have expressed support for Brooks' recovery. The case highlights concerns over athlete health management and the responsibilities of university sports programs.