Dec 3, 2010
By Jacqueline Sudano, Esq. Former Winthrop University Women’s Soccer Coach Melissa Heinz has filed a federal complaint against the school, claiming that Winthrop administrators – including President Anthony DiGiorgio, Athletic Director Tom Hickman and Men’s...
Dec 3, 2010
A federal judge from the District of Connecticut has denied a school district’s motion to dismiss in a case in which it was sued by a male basketball coach, who was fired, and subsequently claimed that his termination was based on his gender. In so ruling, the...
Dec 3, 2010
A federal judge from the District of Connecticut has denied a school district’s motion to dismiss in a case in which it was sued by a male basketball coach, who was fired, and subsequently claimed that his termination was based on his gender. In so ruling, the...
Jul 30, 2010
An Ohio state appeals court has reversed a lower court and found that a country club did not terminate its head golf professional, who was a woman, for the stated reasons, but at least in part because of her gender. The plaintiff was Faith Egli, who, according...
Jul 30, 2010
An Ohio state appeals court has reversed a lower court and found that a country club did not terminate its head golf professional, who was a woman, for the stated reasons, but at least in part because of her gender. The plaintiff was Faith Egli, who, according...
Jun 4, 2010
A federal judge has ruled that a female golfer, who claimed she suffered gender discrimination when she was not allowed to participate in a men’s golf tournament at a municipal golf course, can continue with part of her lawsuit. Elaine Joyce sued the city, the...
Nov 20, 2009
Three female wrestlers have sued USA Wrestling, alleging that the national governing body (NGB) for the sport “failed or refused to comply with certain membership requirements” set forth by the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act and certain bylaws. The...
Nov 20, 2009
Three female wrestlers have sued USA Wrestling, alleging that the national governing body (NGB) for the sport “failed or refused to comply with certain membership requirements” set forth by the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act and certain bylaws. The...
Jun 19, 2009
An NBA basketball player, who was sued by his former driver for sexual harassment and other claims, has successfully moved a federal court to have the case sent to arbitration. Specifically, New York Knicks basketball player Eddy Curry was successful in getting...
Jun 19, 2009
An NBA basketball player, who was sued by his former driver for sexual harassment and other claims, has successfully moved a federal court to have the case sent to arbitration. Specifically, New York Knicks basketball player Eddy Curry was successful in getting...
May 22, 2009
Elizabeth Williams, a former athletic department official at Binghamton University, filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging that two co-workers engaged in “egregious acts of sexual misconduct.” Williams, who is currently the...
May 22, 2009
Elizabeth Williams, a former athletic department official at Binghamton University, filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging that two co-workers engaged in “egregious acts of sexual misconduct.” Williams, who is currently the...
