🧵 1. University of Georgia fires staffer who survived fatal crash that killed player and another staff member, after she filed a lawsuit against the athletic association. #sports
🧵 1. University of Georgia fires staffer who survived fatal crash that killed player and another staff member, after she filed a lawsuit against the athletic association. #sports
🧵 Read more at: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38156010/georgia-fires-staffer-survived-fatal-crash-sued-bulldogs
🧵 5. Previously on paid medical leave, staffer now dismissed from job that paid less than $12,000. Legal battle continues as survivor seeks justice.
🧵 4. University denies responsibility, states staff authorized to use rental cars only for recruitment purposes. Allegations of negligence and "campaign of intimidation" against survivor.
🧵 3. January crash involved speeding and drunk driving, resulting in death of player and staffer. Lawsuit seeks damages from university and estate of driver.
🧵 2. Georgia staffer fired for refusing to cooperate with internal investigation into crash, claims retaliation for lawsuit.