Former Women’s Basketball Coach Sues Miami

The former women’s basketball coach at the University of Miami has sued the school for age and gender discrimination.   Ferne Labati, a 2004 inductee in the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame, alleged last month in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, that UM’s decision to fire her following a 13-16 season “was based on her age and, thus, constituted age discrimination as proscribed by (Florida state law).” She is seeking damages, including punitive damages, reinstatement, and attorney’