A group of former Northwestern football players has “agreed to settle a series of lawsuits against the school that allege hazing and abusive behavior on the team.” Settlement documents are “in the process of being finalized.” Attorneys revealed in a court hearing via videoconference Monday that “master settlement agreements” have been signed. Details about the terms of the settlement “were not immediately available,” but a spokesperson for Northwestern said the agreement “will fully resolve the student plaintiffs’ claims” against the school and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 4/8).
N’Western football players to settle hazing suits
