Galesburg Register-Mail: Illinois settles with Beckman, women players
The University of Illinois said Tuesday that it will pay $375,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by seven former female basketball players and another $250,000 to resolve any legal claims made by fired football coach Tim Beckman.
The players will split the one-time payment, campus officials said, and the university Board of Trustees must approve the settlement at its May 19 meeting. The players had sought at least $10 million in damages.
Through their attorney, Terry Ekl, the women said they are happy “no other student athlete may have to experience what we have.