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University of Tennessee Title IX Lawsuit Gets May 2018 Trial Date

The Title IX lawsuit filed against the University of Tennessee over its handling of sexual assault complaints has a scheduled trial date of May 22, 2018. The offices of lawyers from both sides of the suit confirmed Friday that the …

Judge: Plaintiffs in University of Tennessee Discrimination Suit Owed $460K in Fees

A federal judge has recommended that former Tennessee associate director of sports medicine Jenny Moshak and two ex-Lady Volunteers strength coaches should recover more than $460,000 in attorneys’ fees as part of the settlement in their lawsuit against the university. …

Women Sue University of Tennessee Claiming Hostile Sexual Climate

A lawsuit filed by a group of women alleges that the University of Tennessee has violated Title IX regulations and created a “hostile sexual environment” through a policy of indifference toward assaults by student-athletes. The federal suit filed this week …

Former Lady Vols Media Chief Settles Bias Claim with U of Tennessee

Former Lady Vols media director Debby Jennings has reached a $320,000 settlement in her lawsuit against the University of Tennessee and athletic director Dave Hart. Jennings’ lawyer, David Burkhalter, released a statement lat Thursday that said the parties had “reached …