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High School Athlete Paralyzed In 1999 Dies

Description:A high school athlete who was paralyzed during football practice more than 13 years ago has died. Rob Komosa suffered a devastating neck injury at Rolling Meadows high school in 1999. He was paralyzed from the neck down and relied on a ventilator to breathe. Komosa died at his home on Saturday night after suffering breathing complications. In 2005, he received a $12.5 million settlement from the high school. (1:53)

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