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Pat Fitzgerald Sues Northwestern for $130M for Wrongful Termination in Hazing Scandal

Pat Fitzgerald filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Northwestern University on Thursday following the school's decision to fire him from his position as head football coach in July.

According to Andrew Seligman of the Associated Press, attorneys Dan K. Webb and Matthew R. Carter announced Thursday that Fitzgerald is seeking $130 million. That number includes $68 million in owed salary and $62 million in future lost income.

Fitzgerald is suing for "infliction of emotional distress" and punitive damages as well.

Northwestern suspended Fitzgerald for two weeks in July following an investigation into hazing allegations within the football program and other athletic programs at the school.