A former Kent State University softball player has sued the university and the former softball coach, claiming the coach and university failed to take the required steps after she reported being raped.
Lauren Kesterson, who is no longer playing softball but is a senior at Kent State, filed the civil lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Cleveland against the university and former softball coach Karen Linder.
Kesterson is claiming sexual discrimination, an equal protection violation under the 14th Amendment, and the infliction of intentional emotional distress. She is asking the court to order no further retaliation against her.