Whistleblower lawsuits can arise in any type of organization, including workplaces that many people participate in because they want to serve their communities or a specific group of people within their communities, such as youth. Individuals who work at schools, churches, and other organizations that are integral to our communities may encounter inappropriate conduct during the course of their employment or even during the course of volunteer work. A former middle school football coach in Tennessee is suing the team’s head coach and the county school board for defamation and wrongful termination. The same former coach plans to file a federal lawsuit on behalf of several football players and their families, alleging that racism and sexual harassment are occurring within the school’s football program.
The former coach claims that someone related to the head coach of the football team had been bullying some of the players with inappropriate language and behavior. Some of the behavior and remarks were sexual in nature, and other behavior and marks were allegedly racist. The head coach had assigned coaches to be present in the locker rooms, but the former coach was assigned security detail in the parking lot and told that the coaches were needed in the locker rooms because of alleged thefts that had been occurring. The now former coach had informed the head coach about reports of racist language that allegedly involved the head coach’s relative, as well as reports that he had been hearing regarding sexual behavior and threats involving that same relative. The now former coach and the head coach met with school officials, and sometime after those meetings occurred, the now former coach was fired via text message.
The lawsuit that is currently being brought by the now former coach also alleges that in addition to not addressing the inappropriate behaviors that were going on, the head coach misinformed the team about the reason why the now former coach is not coaching any more, stating that the misinformation amounts to defamation. He states that he now experiences significant anxiety because of all that has happened, as well as mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and irreparable injury to his personal and professional reputation.
Barrett Law PLLC: Supporting Mississippi Whistleblowers One Case at a Time
Whistleblower lawsuits are very intense and emotionally taxing experiences. That said, they are absolutely essential to exposing conduct that violates the rules and, in some cases, even violates people’s rights. The Mississippi Whistleblower Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC may be able to help you if you believe that you have a whistleblower claim. Our attorneys have gained invaluable experience by helping our clients through their whistleblower lawsuits, and they know how to provide the comprehensive support that you need. To learn more about how we can help you to pursue a whistleblower lawsuit, please call the Mississippi Whistleblower Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC today, at 1 (800) 707-9577 to schedule your free, initial consultation.