Paralyzed Hockey Player Pursues Compensation After Failed Mediation

Mike Glemser seeks over €800,000 in damages from Jan-Niklas Pietsch, alleging intentional foul that caused life-altering injuries.

Mike Glemser, a former hockey player left quadriplegic after a 2023 game injury, has filed a lawsuit seeking €822,000 in damages.
The injury occurred during a game when Glemser collided headfirst into the boards following a check by Jan-Niklas Pietsch, breaking two vertebrae and leaving him paralyzed.
Glemser's legal team argues that Pietsch's foul was intentional, citing 'conditional intent,' while Pietsch's defense denies the claim, emphasizing the need to prove intent for both the action and resulting injury.
Efforts to reach an out-of-court settlement have so far failed, with Glemser stating he initially sought resolution with Pietsch's insurance before pursuing legal action.
The case could set a legal precedent for liability in sports injuries, particularly in high-risk sports like hockey, with potential financial consequences for Pietsch if found liable.