In Giambrone v. Douglas , the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that Douglas did not enjoy State -- agent immunity .
Douglas failed to follow the guidelines of the AHSAA and the National Federation of Wrestling provided to Douglas by Auburn High officials .
In Giambrone v. Douglas , the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that Douglas did not enjoy State -- agent immunity because he failed to follow the guidelines of the AHSAA and the National Federation of Wrestling provided to him by Auburn High officials .