CHICAGO (AP) — Former Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald is suing the school for $130 million, saying his alma mater wrongfully fired him in the wake of a hazing and abuse scandal that has engulfed the athletic department.
Attorney Webb said that Fitzgerald would also be seeking additional money for “infliction of emotional distress,” future lost income and punitive damages.
The $130 million includes $68 million remaining in owed salary plus $62 million in future lost income, Webb added.
“If there was ever a coach at Northwestern University who should have not been terminated, it’s Coach Fitzgerald," Webb said.
Baseball coach Jim Foster was fired July 13 amid allegations of a toxic culture that included bullying and abusive behavior.
Persons:
Pat Fitzgerald, Dan K, Webb, Matthew R, Carter, Fitzgerald, Michael Schill, Maggie Hickey, ArentFox Schiff, Schill, Jim Foster, David Braun, Loretta Lynch, Derrick Gragg, Ryan
Organizations:
CHICAGO, — Former Northwestern University, Cook County Circuit Court, Northwestern University, it’s, Daily Northwestern, Northwestern, Baseball, Big, Wildcats, Big Ten, Fitzgerald's, AP
Locations:
Chicago, Cook County