Penn State Ordered to Pay $5.25M in Doctor's Wrongful Termination Suit

Dr. Scott Lynch claimed he was fired for opposing Coach James Franklin's interference in medical decisions.

Saquon Barkley testified in defense of Franklin, stating he never felt pressured to play injured.
The court ruled in favor of Lynch, awarding him $5.25 million in damages.
Lynch alleged Franklin pushed for players to return to play against medical advice.
Franklin and Penn State University were dismissed as defendants in 2020 due to the statute of limitations.
Lynch hopes the verdict will lead to NCAA investigations and reforms.