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Former Penn State team physician Dr. Scott Lynch won a $5.25 million lawsuit after claiming he was wrongfully terminated for reporting head coach James Franklin's alleged interference in medical decisions. Lynch hopes his case highlights a national issue. Penn State plans to appeal the decision.
Dr. Scott Lynch, a former orthopedic consultant for Penn State athletics, was awarded $5.25 million in a lawsuit against Penn State Health, alleging wrongful termination after refusing to let football coach James Franklin interfere with medical decisions. Lynch's testimony highlighted Franklin's attempts to influence medical treatments and return-to-play decisions, leading to Lynch's dismissal. The case also involved claims of Franklin pressuring medical staff to disqualify a player to free up a scholarship and manipulating medical autonomy for favorable outcomes.
A jury awarded former Penn State team doctor Scott Lynch $5.25 million in a lawsuit alleging he was removed for challenging head football coach James Franklin's interference in medical decisions. Lynch hopes the verdict will prompt the NCAA to enforce its policy on the independence of sports medicine staff. Penn State Health expressed disappointment and is considering an appeal.
A Dauphin County jury awarded Dr. Scott Lynch $5.25 million in his lawsuit against Penn State Health and Dr. Kevin Black after he was fired from the Penn State football team. Lynch claimed his dismissal was due to conflicts with head coach James Franklin over player injuries. Although Franklin was not sued, he was frequently mentioned during the trial, with former players testifying in his defense.
Dr. Scott Lynch won a $5.25 million verdict against Penn State Health and Dr. Kevin Black for his 2019 dismissal from his roles with the Penn State football team, a case that highlighted head coach James Franklin's alleged interference in medical decisions. Lynch emphasized the broader goal of protecting college athletes, despite Franklin not being a defendant in the case. Penn State Health is considering an appeal.
Dr. Scott Lynch, a former Penn State football orthopedic consultant, is suing for wrongful termination, alleging he was fired for opposing head coach James Franklin's interference in medical decisions. The case highlights issues around Lynch's residency in Hershey, which required athletes to travel for surgeries, and his lack of operating privileges at the local hospital. Testimonies reveal mixed opinions on whether Lynch's location and the travel it necessitated posed risks to athletes.