Stanford settles wrongful death lawsuit with Katie Meyer's family
Parents of the late goalie Katie Meyer sue Stanford for wrongful death: report
The parents of Katie Meyer, the former Stanford soccer goalie who died by suicide, have sued the university for wrongful death, according to a copy of the civil lawsuit?obtained by USA TODAY Sports.
STANFORD, Calif. - Stanford University and the family of soccer goalkeeper Katie Meyer have settled a wrongful death lawsuit following her 2022 death by suicide.
The university and the Meyer family released a joint statement Monday announcing the settlement. As part of the agreement, the university will establish the "Katie Meyer Leadership Award," which will be presented annually to an exceptional Stanford student-athlete.
Legacy
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In addition to the award, the Stanford women's soccer team will retire Meyer’s jersey, No. 19. While the programmatic tributes have been made public, it remains unclear whether the settlement includes a monetary payout, as those details were not disclosed.
Disciplinary reform
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At the time of her death, Meyer was facing university disciplinary action that stemmed from an incident in which she was accused of spilling coffee on a Stanford football player; that player had been accused of sexually assaulting one of Meyer's teammates.
In response to the tragedy, Stanford announced it will adopt the principles of "Katie Meyer's Law." This initiative is designed to provide additional support and resources for students navigating the university’s disciplinary process.
The Source: This story was written based on information from the family of Katie Meyer and Stanford University.