A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit accusing the former University of South Alabama volleyball coach of sexually harassing some of her players.
accusing the former University of South Alabama volleyball coach of sexually harassing some of her players.
A lawyer for the plaintiffs could not immediately be reached for comment. But the university praised the decision. The lawsuit failed to overcome a legal burden that stops many lawsuits against government officials before plaintiffs even have a chance to argue their cases in front of juries. The Supreme Court in the 1960s recognized qualified immunity to protect government officials from second-guessing during the performance of their duties.
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