Ohio State University Settles $100 Million Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Ohio State University finalized a $100 million settlement in Columbus with nearly 300 former students who accused a campus doctor of sexual abuse spanning twenty years. According to CNN, the settlement addressed claims from athletes who alleged abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss from 1978 to 1998.
CBS News reported that this agreement resolved ongoing litigation concerning the university's handling of the abuse complaints. The settlement marks the conclusion of a prolonged legal dispute involving hundreds of former athletes who filed lawsuits against the university for its response to the allegations.