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Ohio State University Strauss Abuse Lawsuits

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Ohio State University · University athletic and medical services · Ongoing Litigation

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About this case

Former Ohio State University students and athletes allege that the university failed to protect them from sexual abuse by campus physician Richard Strauss during required physical examinations. Thirty former football players joined the class action, and as of April 15 the university was still facing five active lawsuits in the Southern District of Ohio from 236 men; the university had separately settled claims with 317 survivors for more than $61 million.

Case overview

Defendant company
Ohio State University
Product or service
University athletic and medical services
Case status
Ongoing Litigation
Lawsuit type
Other
Reported harm
Other

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