A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by Pamela Fine that accused Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre, athletic director Rick George, chancellor Phil DiStefano and President Bruce Benson of failing to properly handle the accusations of domestic violence against former Buffs assistant coach Joe Tumpkin.
In 2016, Fine accused Tumpkin of extensive abuse during his time at Colorado. Last September, she filed a lawsuit against Tumpkin in U.S. District Court in Denver alleging assault, battery, false imprisonment and intentional affliction of emotional distress. She filed a second suit against MacIntyre, George, DiStefano, and Benson for negligence.