“Once the Title IX office was made aware of the hostile environment created by the university’s exploitative fundraising strategy, it continued the cover up by refusing to undertake a formal investigation as requested by (Richardson),” the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit names Northwestern and Bonnevier as defendants. It also lists as defendants three other university employees — an associate in the Title IX Office and two leading directors in the athletic department, which funds the cheer team.
The pending lawsuit seeks damages for emotional distress suffered by Northwestern student as well as lost career and learning opportunities due to the anguish she said she experienced.
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The lawsuit names Northwestern and Bonnevier as defendants. It also lists as defendants three other university employees — an associate in the Title IX Office and two leading directors in the athletic department, which funds the cheer team.
The pending lawsuit seeks damages for emotional distress suffered by Northwestern student as well as lost career and learning opportunities due to the anguish she said she experienced.
Cheerleader sues Northwestern University, says she was groped and harassed by drunken fans and that officials tried to ‘cover up’ her complaints, lawsuit alleges
When Hayden Richardson transferred to Northwestern University for her sophomore year, she hoped that joining the cheerleading team would provide a sense of community and excitement at an unfamiliar…
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