Hofstra Tennis Coach Can Sue Over Sex Harassment Probe, Firing

Alleged “procedural irregularities” in the investigation of a Hofstra University tennis player’s sexual harassment accusations against her coach may support his claim that he was really fired because of his sex, the Second Circuit ruled Aug. 15.

“When universities design and implement polices to ensure the security of their students, they facilitate their sacred mission of educating the next generation. But when they distort and deviate from those policies, fearfully deferring to invidious stereotypes and crediting malicious accusations, they may violate the law,” Judge Jose A. Cabranes said.

Female tennis player Michal Kaplan filed her sexual harassment complaint against Jeffrey ...