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Stanford, Meyer Family Settle Wrongful-Death Suit With Reforms Honoring the Late Goalkeeper

The agreement centers on institutional measures rather than disclosed payouts.

Overview

  • A joint statement announced the case’s resolution this week, averting a 2026 trial.
  • Stanford and the family will launch a student‑athlete mental‑health initiative at the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute.
  • The university will adopt principles of Katie Meyer’s Law to bolster support for students in disciplinary proceedings.
  • Stanford Athletics will create the annual Katie Meyer Leadership Award and retire her No. 19 jersey.
  • The parents’ suit said a late disciplinary notice with potential removal language precipitated acute stress, while Stanford disputed responsibility and the parties did not disclose any monetary terms.