The complaint has been filed on behalf of former offensive lineman Ramon Diaz. He played for Northwestern from 2005 to 2008.
The is complaint being handled by Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard and the Stinar law firm. The lawsuit alleges Northwestern, its board of trustees and former head coach Pat Fitzgerald, the former athletic director, and current ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips were all in a position to address the toxic culture but did not step in to help.
Diaz said he was subjected to hazing, sexual and physical abuse, racial discrimination, and other dehumanizing acts. He spoke to CBS 2 in early July, responding to criticism surrounding previous public comments he's made that appear to show support for coach Fitzgerald and the football program. This will be the first lawsuit where Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard and the Stinar Law Firm has named the victim. Northwestern hired former
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