After years in court, Kent State University’s lawsuit against former basketball coach Geno Ford and Bradley University continues to make its way through the Portage County court system.
This August, Kent State filed an appeal on a 2015 lawsuit against Bradley University and Ford that stems from a 2011 contract dispute.
Kent State hired Ford as coach for the men’s basketball team in 2008 with a four-year contract and the option of extending his time into a possible fifth year. The contract established a damages clause, which would require payment equal to Ford’s remaining salary should either he or Kent State choose to exit their relationship before it had run its course.