Lawsuit Filed Against Penn State, Player Cook

De’Andre Cook, a freshman defensive tackle for Penn State football, and the university are facing a lawsuit following an incident in which Cook struck a six-year-old boy with an electric scooter while failing to stop at a crosswalk on February 18. The child sustained serious injuries, including pelvic fractures and a closed head injury, and the lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages for negligence. Cook has already pleaded guilty to traffic citations related to the accident and paid fines totaling $238. The lawsuit claims Penn State violated its own policy that bans motor-driven devices like e-scooters on campus and alleges that the university provides 'special favoritism' to student-athletes by allowing them to use these vehicles. The university has not commented on the ongoing litigation. This incident raises questions about safety protocols and enforcement of campus policies regarding electric scooters.