Former Ohio Dominican Coach Files Sex Discrimination Lawsuit, Cites Retaliation
A former assistant football coach at Ohio Dominican University has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against the school, alleging retaliation after she reported a player for assault.
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 21, 2026 —
A former assistant football coach at Ohio Dominican University has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against the institution. The lawsuit alleges that the coach faced retaliation after reporting a student-athlete for an alleged assault.
The former coach, whose name was not provided in the available information, claims that she experienced discriminatory treatment and subsequent retaliation following her report of the player’s alleged misconduct. The specifics of the alleged assault and the exact nature of the retaliation were not detailed.
Ohio Dominican University has not yet issued a public statement regarding the lawsuit. The legal proceedings are expected to unfold, with further details potentially emerging as the case progresses.
The lawsuit centers on allegations of sex discrimination and retaliation, common themes in employment-related legal disputes. Such cases often involve claims of unfair treatment based on gender and punitive actions taken against employees who raise concerns or report violations.
No further information regarding the timeline of the coach’s employment, the date of the alleged assault, or the specific actions taken by the university in response to the report was available.
Story summarized from the original created by Cliff Pinckard on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
