Western Oregon women’s basketball players allege physical and emotional abuse
The women allege the abuse occurred during the 2023-24 season and caused lasting damage for some players, including eating disorders and panic attacks.
Suing players claim abuse by Western Oregon coaches, seek $28M
A group of nine former Western Oregon women's basketball players are seeking roughly $28 million in a lawsuit that accuses their former coaches of multiple forms of abuse.
Former Western Oregon basketball players sue university for $28M, alleging retaliation
The suit alleges the NCAA Division II university allowed coaches to abuse players, then took away their scholarships in retaliation for speaking up.
Western Oregon women’s basketball players sue university for $28 million, alleging abuse and retaliation
Nine former women’s basketball players at Western Oregon University filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, claiming retaliation from the school after they came forward with allegations of physical and verbal abuse from coaches last year. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) Getty Images
Former Western Oregon basketball players claim school ignored abuse in $28M lawsuit
Nine former Western Oregon women’s basketball players filed a $28 million lawsuit against the university on Wednesday, in which they allege year-long abuse.
Former Western Oregon Women's Basketball Players Sue Over Alleged Abuse by Coaches
Nine former members of the Western Oregon University women’s basketball team say they experienced severe physical and emotional abuse during the 2023-24 season.
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Former Western Oregon basketball players claim school covered up abuse in $28M lawsuit
Nine former Western Oregon women’s basketball players filed a $28 million lawsuit against the university on Wednesday, in which they allege year-long abuse.
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Humiliation, degradation, retaliation: lawsuit against WOU details abuse and negligence
The lawsuit seeks $28 million in economic and noneconomic damages, along with additional punitive damages, citing claims of ...