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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Former NorthShore HealthSystem patients to receive $55 million from class action settlement

May 6, 2024

More than two decades after NorthShore University HealthSystem merged with Highland Park Hospital — a move the Federal Trade Commission deemed anticompetitive in 2007 — former patients will be paid...

Pat Fitzgerald. The former coach is suing Northwestern for $130 million in damages after being fired in July 2023.

Defense motion to dismiss Pat Fitzgerald’s lawsuit against NU, Schill denied

April 3, 2024

The Circuit Court of Cook County denied a defense motion to dismiss former head football coach Pat Fitzgerald’s breach of contract and defamation lawsuit against Northwestern and University President...

Fitzgerald is seeking more than $130 million in compensatory damages related to his termination last July.

Judge sets April 2025 trial date, encourages settlement in Pat Fitzgerald lawsuit

February 13, 2024

A judge for the Illinois Circuit Court for Cook County encouraged both parties to settle out of court in former head football coach Pat Fitzgerald’s breach of contract and defamation lawsuit against...

Former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks down during a game last year. Fitzgerald filed a $130 million lawsuit against the University and President Schill on Thursday.

Football: Pat Fitzgerald files $130 million lawsuit against NU, Schill

October 6, 2023

Former Northwestern football head coach Pat Fitzgerald filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the University and President Michael Schill in Cook County court Thursday. Chicago-based attorneys...

Ryan field. Multiple players have come forward describing hazing rituals on the Northwestern football team.

Second lawsuit filed against Northwestern in football hazing case

July 19, 2023

A second former Northwestern football player has filed a lawsuit against former NU head coach Pat Fitzgerald, University President Michael Schill and Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation...

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