The Ohio State University announced on June 4, 2026, that it will pay $100 million to settle claims made by former students who alleged sexual abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss, a campus doctor, over a period of more than 20 years. The settlement covers nearly all of the 280 individuals involved in the pending litigation, with only one case remaining unresolved. Plaintiffs contended that the university did not take adequate measures to prevent the abuse.
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Ohio State University agrees to $100 million settlement over sexual abuse claims
Ohio State University has reached a $100 million settlement with former students who accused a campus doctor of sexual abuse. The settlement addresses claims from nearly all of the 280 individuals involved in the litigation, with one case still pending.
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