Noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump to announce Northwestern University hazing suit Monday

In a statement, attorney Dan K. Webb, who is representing Fitzgerald, said:

"As regards our client, Coach Patrick Fitzgerald, no arguments were made that would present any substantive, detailed, factual allegations, let alone evidence, about Coach Fitzgerald's conduct. The statements made by the lawyers and former student athletes, and those contained in the complaint filed by the one unnamed plaintiff, still fail to cite any specific facts or evidence beyond the broad-based statements published in the July 8 article.

"Most importantly, nothing in the John Doe complaint or in today's press conferences contradicts in any way the conclusion of the in-depth, time-intensive, and independent investigation led by ArentFox Schiff Attorney Maggie Hickey-namely, that Coach Fitzgerald had no knowledge whatsoever of any form of hazing within the Northwestern Football Program.

"As far as we can determine, neither the filed complaint nor the press conference presentations set forth any facts or evidence to support any legal claims against Coach Fitzgerald. As we have stated previously, we will aggressively defend against these and any other allegations with facts and evidence. Further, we intend to move to dismiss the civil suits filed against Coach Fitzgerald and, as appropriate, for sanctions for frivolous filings.

Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

First lawsuit filed on behalf of female Northwestern University athlete as hazing scandal widensThe hazing scandal at Northwestern University has widened to include a member of the school's volleyball team
Source: WOKVNews - 🏆 247. / 63 Read more »

First Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Female Northwestern University Athlete as Hazing Scandal WidensThe hazing scandal at Northwestern University has widened to include a volleyball player who on Monday became the first female athlete to sue the university over allegations she was retaliated against by the coach for reporting her mistreatment. Identified in the lawsuit, she says she was physically harmed to the point of requiring medical attention during a hazing incident in early 2021.
Source: wttw - 🏆 520. / 51 Read more »

Ex-Northwestern volleyballer suing over hazingA former Northwestern volleyball player filed a lawsuit claiming the school and its athletic department were negligent in response to an alleged hazing incident in which she was injured.
Source: espn - 🏆 731. / 51 Read more »