Northwestern Scandal: Fired Coach Pursues Breach-of-Contract Claims
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Tribune
Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired in the wake of a hazing scandal, is exploring potential breach-of-contract claims against the university. Fitzgerald's attorney, Dan Webb, stated that Northwestern breached their employment contract by firing him after initially suspending him for two weeks without pay. The university's decision to terminate Fitzgerald was made despite no new evidence coming to light between the suspension and termination. Webb, a prominent attorney, confirmed that he has no knowledge of any potential lawsuits or criminal investigations against Fitzgerald. The hazing scandal, which involved "forced participation, nudity, and sexualized acts of a degrading nature," has caused shockwaves within the Northwestern community.