The Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman has sued the United States Olympic Committee and U.S.A. Gymnastics, the sport’s governing body, saying they should have prevented the former team doctor, Lawrence G. Nassar, from sexually abusing her and other athletes.
The lawsuit, filed in California Superior Court on Wednesday and announced Friday, names the two organizations as defendants, as well as Dr. Nassar; Steve Penny, a former president of U.S.A. Gymnastics; and Paul Parilla, the former chairman of its board.
Ms. Raisman, 23, won gold medals at the past two Summer Olympics, where she served as team captain. She is seeking a jury trial for “serial molestation, sexual abuse and harassment” by Dr.