Ongoing Litigation
Ongoing Litigation

Former Ohio State Athletes’ Class Action Alleging Sexual Abuse by Richard Strauss

Ohio State University · University athletics and student health services

Former Ohio State University student athletes allege that university physician Richard Strauss sexually abused them and that the university failed to prevent or adequately respond to the abuse. The class action is ongoing; the Ohio attorney general has moved to dismiss claims by 77 plaintiffs as untimely, including claims concerning alleged abuse before October 21, 1986.

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Ohio State Strauss Abuse Class ActionThe Lantern · Published
Gonzalez v. Ohio State Sexual Abuse Class ActionRantSports · Published
Ohio State University Strauss Abuse Class ActionThe Lantern · Published