Source: BroBible
Summary
A former St. Joseph’s University baseball player has filed a lawsuit alleging that teammates assaulted and hazed him during a team trip. The lawsuit names the university, coaches, and 30 unnamed teammates as defendants. The alleged victim claims he was physically abused, humiliated, and intimidated, and that the university knew about the hazing incidents but failed to take action. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
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The habit of hazing gets a new name.
Team trips become opportunities for assault and humiliation. Coaches and universities enable the culture of abuse. The routine of hazing is just a part of the game. The real question is, what’s the penalty for not being a team player?
Author: Evan Null
