Court Dismisses Coach’s Novel Premises-Liability Claim Involving Unruly Fan

A federal judge from the Northern District of Illinois has granted the University of Chicago’s motion to dismiss a premises-liability claim brought by a University of Chicago assistant football coach, who alleged that the university was negligent when it allowed an inebriated fan, who assaulted the coach, into a restricted area around the stadium.   Meanwhile, the litigation also involved plaintiff John Bear with regard to his claim of gender discrimination in employment under Title VII o