Teenage gymnast sues Chesapeake gym for alleged ‘unsafe’ conditions that led to life-long injuries

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Cody Bennett is no rookie when it comes to gymnastics, but on July 24, 2024, honing his skills in a local Chesapeake gym changed his life forever.

Now, Cody is rendered a quadriplegic. He was participating in an open gym when he attempted a trick on a high bar and missed the foam pit below.

“I hit the ground and everything just kind of went numb. My first thought was that I was paralyzed,” he recalled…

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