Legal ramifications for USF in baseball abuse lawsuit: An analysis of institutional liability

New Plaintiffs File Second USF Baseball Lawsuit Over Abusive, Sexualized Coaching Culture – Lieff Cabraser

As reported in the San Francisco Chronicle, five new plaintiffs, all former University of San Francisco baseball players, have filed a new and separate federal abuse lawsuit against USF and former coaches Nino Giarratano and Troy Nakamura. The players, who were on the team between 2020 and 2023, add to a growing number of former athletes alleging that the university permitted an abusive and sexualized environment within its baseball program. Thi…

Legal ramifications for USF in baseball abuse lawsuit: An analysis of institutional liability

The ongoing lawsuit against the University of San Francisco (USF) by former baseball players presents a complex case with potentially far-reaching consequences for collegiate athletics. As allegations of systemic abuse under coaches Nino Giarratano and Troy Nakamura continue to unfold, the case highlights critical questions about institutional responsibility, athlete protection, and accountability within college sports programs. I. Specific alle…