Former TCU receiver sues Patterson, university and Big 12, alleging abuse and harassment
Former TCU wide receiver Kolby Listenbee has filed a lawsuit in Dallas County civil court against TCU coach Gary Patterson, the university and the Big 12 Conference, alleging a pattern of abuse and harassment.
He is seeking damages in excess of $1 million.
Listenbee was injured during a touchdown reception against SMU in September 2015 during his senior season. He alleges that Patterson, former offensive coordinator Doug Meacham and other coaches continually harassed, humiliated, pressured and threatened Listenbee after his injury diagnosis in an effort to force Listenbee to return to play quickly.
TCU officials released a statement on the lawsuit but declined to comment on the specifics.
TCU takes tremendous pride in its long-standing tradition of excellence in providing a positive experience for its student-athletes, especially in the areas of care, prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, it said.
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