Attorney Ben Crump and members of a Chicago law firm, along with a former Northwestern student-athlete, announced yet another lawsuit against the university after alleged hazing in the school’s football program.. Attorneys say former quarterback Lloyd Yates is the “first named plaintiff” of any lawsuit against the school.
The lawsuit includes three counts of negligence, willful and wanton disregard for player safety and well-being and violation of Illinois’ Gender Violence Act.
Assistant Coach Matt MacPherson is accused of witnessing acts of hazing and not stopping them or reporting them to the university.
Other coaches and staff are accused of disregarding obvious raucous, hazing and sexual acts when they were heard or observed.
