Coach Alleges Wrongful Termination in Retaliation for Complaints She Made about Gender Inequity

By Jennifer Riso   A former San Diego State University (“SDSU” or “University”) women’s basketball coach recently sued the University, among others, for alleged wrongful termination in retaliation for complaints regarding the University’s unequal treatment between the women’s and men’s basketball programs.   Plaintiff Mary Elizabeth Burns was head coach of the women’s basketball team for 16 years, with the best win record in SDSU women’s basketball history. She led