Case: Manassa v. NCAA

1:20-cv-03172 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Filed Date: Dec. 10, 2020

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Case Summary

This putative class action lawsuit was filed on December 10, 2020, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, on behalf of Black student-athletes at HBCUs. The plaintiffs alleged that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) engaged in discriminatory practices through the use of its Academic Performance Program in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1981, 42 U.S.C. § 1985, and the District of Columbia Human Rights Act. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sought …

NCAA’s Academic Performance Program imposed penalties on teams if their players did not do well enough academically, including potentially preventing the team from playing in the postseason. However, the plaintiff alleged that the metrics the NCAA had chosen for the program were discriminatory and caused teams at HBCUs to be disproportionately penalized. The plaintiff alleged that this violated 42 U.S.C. § 1981’s ban on racial discrimination in contracting and 42 U.S.C. § 1985’s ban on conspiring to deprive people of their civil rights.

The NCAA moved to dismiss the action on February 8, 2021 for failure to state a claim and lack of standing. The court denied the motion on September 13, 2021, with respect to two plaintiffs. Judge Young determined that these plaintiffs had sufficiently alleged plausible injury on the basis that their schools were banned from postseason play based on an academic formula that the NCAA knew would discriminate against Black student-athletes at HBCUs. Judge Young granted the motion to dismiss for claims brought by one plaintiff for lack of standing, since her team had not been banned yet from postseason play, and further granted the motion to remove the NCAA’s Board of Directors and NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors as defendants because they were unincorporated associations and not suable entities under Indiana law.

The parties then began to engage in highly contentious discovery. On June 16, 2022, Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore denied a motion to disqualify plaintiff’s counsel after a staff attorney for the plaintiff’s firm was found to be moonlighting as a document reviewer for the defendant as well. Judge Dinsmore determined that the defendant failed to engage in adequate due diligence which would have prevented hiring this attorney as a document reviewer. 2022 WL 2176334.

Magistrate Judge Dinsmore intervened in discovery again on June 23, 2022, to grant in part and deny in part plaintiff’s motion to compel discovery. Plaintiff argued that he should receive NCAA documents going back to the 1960s, but Magistrate Judge Dinsmore held that this was a disproportionate request and limited discovery to going back to January 1, 1998. 2022 WL 2292833. On February 27, 2023, plaintiff moved for attorneys’ fees for the motion to compel.

The following month, on March 24, plaintiff moved to certify two classes: an Injunctive Relief Class of Black student-athletes who played on Division I HBCU teams since December 2020, and a Liability Class of Black student-athletes who played on Division I HBCU teams that were banned from the postseason between 2010 and the date of class certification.

On the same day, plaintiff also moved to amend his complaint with a few minor changes. A month later, on April 21, Magistrate Judge Dinsmore granted the motion in part, and plaintiff filed an amended complaint five days later.

Later that year, on June 16, the NCAA moved for summary judgment. The following month, on July 14, plaintiff also moved for partial summary judgment.

On August 27, 2023, a current student-athlete moved to intervene in this case as a plaintiff and be appointed as the class representative of the Injunctive Relief Class. On September 5, 2023, the court denied the motion to intervene, 2023 WL 5722677, and the plaintiff pursued a separate case (McKinney v. National Collegiate Athletic Association).

On October 19, 2023, Judge Young granted the NCAA’s motion for summary judgment. Judge Young held that the named plaintiff lacked standing to seek injunctive relief because he had already graduated from college, and that his claims under §§ 1981 and 1985 were barred by the respective statutes of limitations. Judge Young also denied the motion for class certification, holding that the named plaintiff could not represent the Liability Class due to the statute of limitations, and that there was no representative for the Injunctive Relief Class because the proposed representative had been dismissed back in 2021.

As of November 11, 2023, the case was ongoing pending the resolution of plaintiff’s motion for attorneys’ fees.

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Robin Peterson (1/10/2023)

Kyle O'Hara (11/12/2023)

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Achua, Brooke A. (Indiana)

Cate, Russell B. (Indiana)

Clark, Melissa Ryan (Indiana)

Attorney for Defendant

Barrs, Alicia (Indiana)

Casey, Brian Eugene (Indiana)

Judge(s)

Young, Richard L. (Indiana)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Achua, Brooke A. (Indiana)

Cate, Russell B. (Indiana)

Clark, Melissa Ryan (Indiana)

Fegan, Elizabeth A. (Indiana)

Jung, Je Yon (Indiana)

May, LaRuby (Indiana)

Meeder, Jessica (Indiana)

Riley, William N. (Indiana)

Singh, Sundeep (Indiana)

Wang, Ling Shan (Indiana)

Attorney for Defendant

Barrs, Alicia (Indiana)

Casey, Brian Eugene (Indiana)

Ezie-Boncoeur, Valerie Chisara (Indiana)

Lindemann, Jessica M. (Indiana)

Prather, R. Anthony (Indiana)

Vital, Victor D (Indiana)

Zelener, Ilana G. (Indiana)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 1:20-cv-03172	Class Action Complaint Manassa v. National Collegiate Athletic Association	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 Complaint
42 1:20-cv-03172	Entry on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Manassa v. National Collegiate Athletic Association	Sept. 13, 2021	Sept. 13, 2021 Order/Opinion
1:20-cv-03172	Order on Defendant's Motion to Disqualify Manassa v. National Collegiate Athletic Association	June 16, 2022	June 16, 2022 Order/Opinion 2022 WL 2176334
1:20-cv-03172	Order on Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Manassa v. National Collegiate Athletic Association	June 23, 2022	June 23, 2022 Order/Opinion 2022 WL 2292833
166 1:20-cv-03172	Plaintiff’s Motion for Attorneys’ Fees	Feb. 27, 2023	Feb. 27, 2023 Pleading / Motion / Brief
206 1:20-cv-03172	Amended Complaint	April 26, 2023	April 26, 2023 Complaint
297 1:20-cv-03172	Entry on Pending Motion Manassa v. National Collegiate Athletic Association	Oct. 19, 2023	Oct. 19, 2023 Order/Opinion

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18732238/manassa-v-national-collegiate-athletic-association/

Last updated March 9, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on PACER 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on PACER 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on PACER 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on PACER	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 Clearinghouse
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Filing fee $402, receipt number 0756-6317038) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA, # 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA, # 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA)(Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020) 1 Appendix A View on RECAP 2 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP 3 Proposed Summons to NCAA View on RECAP 4 Proposed Summons Board of Governors of NCAA View on RECAP 5 Proposed Summons Div. I Board of Directors of NCAA View on RECAP	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 RECAP
2	NOTICE of Appearance by William N. Riley on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Riley, William) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
3	NOTICE of Appearance by Russell B. Cate on behalf of Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Cate, Russell) (Entered: 12/10/2020)	Dec. 10, 2020	Dec. 10, 2020 PACER
4	MOTION for Attorney(s) Elizabeth A. Fegan to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-6318230), filed by Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fegan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
5	Summonses Issued as to BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, DIVISION I BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, and NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
6	MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
4	MOTION for Attorney(s) Elizabeth A. Fegan to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-6318230), filed by Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fegan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
5	Summonses Issued as to BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, DIVISION I BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, and NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
6	MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
4	MOTION for Attorney(s) Elizabeth A. Fegan to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-6318230), filed by Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fegan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
5	Summonses Issued as to BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, DIVISION I BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, and NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
6	MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
4	MOTION for Attorney(s) Elizabeth A. Fegan to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-6318230), filed by Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fegan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
5	Summonses Issued as to BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, DIVISION I BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, and NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
6	MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
4	MOTION for Attorney(s) Elizabeth A. Fegan to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-6318230), filed by Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fegan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
5	Summonses Issued as to BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, DIVISION I BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, and NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
6	MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (DJH) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER
4	MOTION for Attorney(s) Elizabeth A. Fegan to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0756-6318230), filed by Plaintiffs AUSTIN DASENT, J'TA FREEMAN, TROYCE MANASSA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fegan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/11/2020)	Dec. 11, 2020	Dec. 11, 2020 PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory: Indiana

Case Type(s):

Education

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 10, 2020

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All Black student-athletes participating in Division I HBCU athletic teams since December 10, 2020, or who participated in Division I HBCU athletic teams that were subject to a postseason access ban penalty due to the NCAA’s Academic Performance Program from the 2010-11 school year through the date of class certification.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

National Collegiate Athletic Association (- United States (national) -), Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Case Details

Causes of Action: