Former Women’s Soccer Coach Is Suing BC for Gender Discrimination and Improper Wiretapping

Asa Ackerly, Megan Kelly, and Emma Healy • October 12, 2021

Former Boston College women’s soccer coach Alison Foley is suing the University for gender discrimination and illegal wiretapping after allegedly being forced to resign in 2018 following her record-setting 22 seasons.

Title IX Lawsuit Enters Discovery Phase

Jack Miller • February 24, 2020

The lawsuit brought by a Boston College student-athlete against the University entered into discovery in U.S. District Court earlier this month.

BC, Union Sued for Religious Discrimination

Megan Kelly • January 23, 2020

Ardeshir Ansari, a Boston College electrician, filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against the University and his union in November.

Lawsuit Documents Detail BC Assault Investigations

Andy Backstrom and Jack Miller • October 7, 2019

Recently released court proceedings pertaining to the overturning of a Boston College student’s suspension in late August revealed the number of investigations surrounding sexual assault allegations conducted at BC since 2011. The summary, presented in the testimony of Associate Dean of Students Corey Kelly, was split into two sections to reflect a change in the University’s conduct process.

Judge Questions BC’s Investigatory Model in Sexual Misconduct Cases

Steven Everett • September 30, 2019

Recently released court documents suggests that the Mass. District Court believes that BC's investigatory model in matters of sexual assault is fundamentally unfair.

Both Sides File Motions in $3 Million Lawsuit

Jack Goldman • March 31, 2019

Both sides in the $3 million lawsuit pending against Boston College submitted motions regarding witnesses, admissible exhibits of evidence, and whether there will be a separate hearing to determine if damages will be capped over the past two weeks.

Judge Issues Order Barring Plaintiff from Seeking Emotional Damages

Jack Goldman • March 25, 2019

Massachusetts District Court Judge Denise Casper issued an order confirming her prior inclinations, preventing the plaintiff from admitting any evidence to the jury proving his innocence in an alleged sexual assault incident.

BC Successfully Limits Scope of $3 Million Lawsuit Jury Trial

Jack Goldman • March 17, 2019

The scope of the jury trial taking place next month in the $3 million lawsuit being brought against Boston College will be limited solely to whether or not administrative interference took place, specifically a breach of contract or violated basic fairness principle.

BC Files New Brief In $3 Million Lawsuit

Jack Goldman • March 1, 2019

Ahead of a hearing scheduled to take place this coming Thursday, Boston College, in the $3 million lawsuit brought by a alumnus—identified only as “John Doe” in court documents—submitted its brief in support of limiting the scope of the upcoming jury trial as much as possible this past Monday.

Lawsuit Against University Gets Jury Trial Date

Jack Goldman • October 11, 2018

The pending lawsuit against Boston College has had a jury trial date and pretrial hearing date set. The trial is set for April 22, 2019, while a pretrial hearing to hash out the scope of the case has been set for March 7, 2019.

Lawsuit Against University Going to Jury Trial

Jack Goldman • September 28, 2018

Judge Denise Casper has ordered the breach of contract lawsuit pending against Boston College to a jury trial, according to an electronic court order sent to the two sides in the lawsuit Friday afternoon.

Lawsuit Against University Reaches Pre-Trial Stage, Sides Argue Over Jury Trial

Jack Goldman • September 24, 2018

In a hearing Thursday afternoon in the $3 million lawsuit pending against Boston College in regards to the alleged mishandling of a sexual assault allegation, Judge Denise Casper indicated that her inclination is to send the case to a jury trial. Casper said she will issue an order with her decision in the near term.