Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer
Collins said the athletes’ workplace claims belonged in the North Carolina Industrial Commission, and he ruled that older allegations were time-barred.
- On Tuesday, Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former NCSU athletes alleging sexual abuse by former sports medicine director Murphy and NCSU officials, citing procedural reasons.
- Alleging sexual abuse and misconduct by Murphy dating back to 2013, the lawsuit claimed State failed to provide sufficient oversight despite concerns reaching senior levels of the athletic department.
- Attorney Kerry Sutton, representing the athletes, announced plans to appeal, stating the ruling addressed legal procedure rather than the merits of allegations against Murphy.
- NCSU officials welcomed the ruling, stating they agree with the court's analysis, while attorney Jared Hammett defended Murphy, describing the lawsuit as a "rush to judgment."
- Future proceedings may shift to the North Carolina Industrial Commission, as Collins ruled workplace claims involving the public university should be handled by that state agency.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging sexual abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer – Democratic Accent
A North Carolina judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 ex-N.C. State male athletes who alleged sexual abuse by the athletic program’s former director of sports medicine. The lawsuit was filed under the guise of treatment and harassment against Robert M. Murphy Jr., as well as N.C. State athletic officials who are tied to oversight rules. However, Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins dismissed the claims, citing procedural reasons. CLIC…
Judge tosses former NCSU athletes’ sexual abuse lawsuit
A Wake County Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit from 31 former North Carolina State University athletes who alleged that NCSU’s former sports medicine director abused them sexually. A pair of orders filed Tuesday rejected the suit filed against current and former university officials. Judge Bryan Collins cited different reasons for dropping the complaints against Robert Murphy, who was accused of abuse, and the rest of the case’s defe…
Abuse suit by former NC State athletes dismissed
Bryan Collins, a North Carolina superior court judge, dismissed a lawsuit from 31 former NC State male athletes alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack's former director of sports medicine, Robert M. Murphy Jr.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former N.C. State male athletes alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack’s former director of sports medicine.
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