Ohio State University has agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims brought by 279 former students who were sexually abused by a campus doctor, according to multiple reports. The settlement was ratified by the university's board and covers all but one of the 280 people involved in the case.
Key Takeaways
Ohio State University agreed to pay $100 million to 279 former students who were sexually abused by a campus doctor. The settlement follows years of litigation and multiple previous settlements.
- Ohio State settles with 279 survivors for $100M
- Dr. Richard Strauss accused of abuse from 1978 to 1998
- University president expresses gratitude to survivors
- Previous settlements totaled over $60 million
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement Amount | Broad Agreement | $100 million settlement with 279 survivors | |
| Number Of Plaintiffs | Broad Agreement | 280 plaintiffs total, settlement with 279 | |
| Previous Settlements | Broad Agreement | $61 million settlement with 317 survivors in February, $40M with 162 students in 2020 |
Settlement Amount
Broad Agreement$100 million settlement with 279 survivors
Number Of Plaintiffs
Broad Agreement280 plaintiffs total, settlement with 279
Previous Settlements
Broad Agreement$61 million settlement with 317 survivors in February, $40M with 162 students in 2020
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The abuse occurred between 1978 and 1998, when Dr. Richard Strauss worked at the campus health center and athletic department. Strauss died by suicide in 2005. A court-appointed special master will interview each plaintiff to determine the level of harm and allocate settlement funds accordingly.
University President Ravi Bellamkonda addressed the plaintiffs during a board meeting, expressing gratitude for their courage in coming forward. The university and plaintiffs issued a joint statement thanking mediators and noting that confidentiality is being maintained as per a federal court order.
This settlement follows previous agreements with 317 other survivors for $61 million in February and 162 students for $40 million in 2020. The total number of settlements now stands at over $200 million involving more than 500 plaintiffs.
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