Winthrop Makes Its Case in Responding to Former Coach’s Complaint

Winthrop University has responded to a lawsuit brought by Melissa Heinz, the former women’s soccer coach, who filed sexual harassment and discrimination claims against the school and members of its athletic department.   In its answer to Heinz’ complaint, Winthrop University attorneys filed 11 separate defenses to Heinz’ claims of sexual harassment and discrimination both by the university and its individual employees.   While some defenses were a FRCP 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss,