A lawsuit brought forth against the University of Louisiana by former Ragin’ Cajun Coach Mike Lotief and student-athletes has been settled and dismissed by a Federal Court Judge. Lotief was fired in November 2017 alleging complaints from students and staff about “violent, vulgar language and verbal and physical assault, creating a hostile learning and working environment.” Lotief’s lawsuit claimed Title IX retaliation, defamation, and discrimination because of Lotief’s health disabilities. On September 2018, several former UL Lafayette softball players filed a federal civil-rights complaint that alleged gender discrimination and Title IX violations. Lotief claimed he was fired for voicing concerns about gender discrimination in the ULL Athletic Department.
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