Ohio State Agrees to $100 Million Settlement in Sexual-Abuse Cases

Ohio State has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle legal claims. The settlement resolves cases involving hundreds of former student athletes. The individuals stated they were sexually abused by a doctor at the university.

According to the report, the abuse occurred decades ago. The former athletes brought legal claims against the university regarding the actions of the doctor. The agreement covers hundreds of these claims.

The decision to pay approximately $100 million marks a resolution to the allegations made by the former student athletes. Ohio State has moved to settle the claims stemming from the sexual abuse reported at the institution.