University of Tampa Is Sued by Cheerleader Who Was Raped by Coach
A former University of Tampa Cheerleader has sued the university for negligence after she was raped by her coach. Among her contentions was that the university should have performed thorough background checks when the coach was hired.
In 1993, according to the complaint, the coach, Thomas Andrew Hall, had been arrested and charged with aggravated battery on a police officer and resisting an officer with violence.
In addition to the negligent hiring component of her complaint, Heath