The University has been made aware that the lawsuit concerning the alleged sexual assault against Megan Rondini has been amended. Not surprisingly, the plaintiffs’ lawyers have dropped their claims against our Title IX coordinator and our former counselor. We will vigorously defend the new claims against the University and the president. Despite Megan’s reported assault occurring off-campus and not involving allegations against a University employee or student, the University’s Title IX office and our Women and Gender Resource Center handled their responsibilities with care at all times, keeping Megan’s wellbeing as their absolute highest priority from the moment they became aware of the alleged assault.
Megan’s death is a tragedy. Our hearts go out to her loved ones who grieve her loss alongside our University family. Out of respect to Megan, the Rondini family, and the judicial process, the University does not intend to comment further on the substance of the lawsuit’s allegations.