Steve Sarkisian sued the University of Southern California on Monday, alleging the school breached the football coach's contract and discriminated against him on the basis of a disability — namely alcoholism — when it fired him this fall.
Sarkisian's attorneys also alleged wrongful termination and invasion of privacy in the complaint filed in Los Angeles County Court. Sarkisian contends he is owed at least $12.6 million left on his USC contract, along with other damages for "extreme mental anguish."
"Instead of honoring the contract it made with Steve Sarkisian, USC kicked him to the curb," the lawsuit reads.