Morgan Breslin, who played for USC in 2012 and 2013, has filed a lawsuit against the school for breach of contract and negligence, claiming university officials guided him in purchasing an insurance policy that did not pay out after he suffered a career-ending injury.
Breslin is seeking unspecified damages.
Breslin recorded 19½ tackles for losses, including 13 sacks, in 2012.
The suit states that Breslin was designated an “Exceptional Student-Athlete” for the next season and was eligible for a policy that “in theory protected him in the event that he was unable to play in the NFL due to an injury sustained while playing for USC.