Former Penn State Coach Gymnastics Coach Sues and Loses

By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer Jeff Thompson coached women’s gymnastics at Penn State University (“PSU”). He had success at competitions, but problems at practice. After years of complaints, Thompson was dismissed “for cause.” He responded by suing PSU for defamation, false light, and breach of contract. In September 2022, the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas granted PSU’s motion for summary judgment, which the Pennsylvania Superior Court recently affirmed. The Court “adopted�