Northwestern fires football coach Pat Fitzgerald following hazing scandal; Fitzgerald sues for $130M

Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald is suing the university for $130M after being fired in the wake of a hazing scandal.
The lawsuit alleges wrongful termination and claims Fitzgerald did not have knowledge of the hazing.
Northwestern maintains that hazing occurred under Fitzgerald's leadership and defends their decision to fire him.
Fitzgerald is seeking damages for lost income, emotional distress, and breach of contract.
Multiple former Northwestern football players have also filed lawsuits against the university related to allegations of hazing and abuse.