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Ex-Northwestern baseball staff sue school, former coach over alleged abuse and NCAA violations

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COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 18: The Northwestern Wildcats logo on their uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 18, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
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FILE - Northwestern head coach Jim Foster looks on from the third base box during an NCAA college baseball game against USC Upstate, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Spartanburg, S.C. Two former Northwestern assistant baseball coaches and director of baseball operations filed a lawsuit against the university Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, alleging their contracts were discontinued as retaliation for reporting misconduct in the program. Head baseball coach Jim Foster was fired July 13 amid allegations of bullying and verbally abusive behavior, three days after football coach Pat Fitzgerald was dismissed because of a hazing scandal. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)

Overview

  • Three former Northwestern baseball staffers file lawsuit against the school and former coach Jim Foster.
  • Lawsuit alleges Foster created a toxic environment with racist, sexist, and retaliatory behavior.
  • Staff claim they reported NCAA violations that led to retaliation from Foster.
  • Foster was fired after investigation found evidence of bullying and inappropriate comments.
  • This is the latest lawsuit Northwestern has faced related to alleged misconduct by athletic staff.