University Survives Retaliation Claim Because Student-Athlete Failed to Give Adequate Notice

A federal judge from the District of South Carolina has granted the University of South Carolina’s (USC) motion to dismiss a case that involved a former student-athlete, who sued the school for sexual harassment and retaliation as well as violations of Title IX.   In so ruling, the court found that plaintiff Idana DeCecco failed to provide the school with proper notice of the questionable activity.   DeCecco arrived at USC as a freshman and began practice with the soccer team on Augu