Overview

• Caden Cox, a student with Down syndrome, is suing Hocking College for disability discrimination and retaliation related to his treatment as a student and employee.
• Cox was the first person with Down syndrome to score in a college football game but faced harassment and threats from his supervisor at the campus recreation center.
• When Cox and his parents complained to the college president, Cox's awards and recognitions were taken away in retaliation.
• The lawsuit alleges Cox faced persistent verbal abuse, discrimination, and threats from his supervisor, including an incident where the supervisor threatened Cox with a knife.
• Cox is suing the college, the college president, and several staff members over the harassment and retaliation.