Is a junior college liable for damages if a coach had an inappropriate relationship with a player?

Question

Is a junior college liable for damages if a coach had an inappropriate relationship with a player?

Answer

Hello. If it can be argued that the coach was negligent in establishing, what may be called, an inappropriate relationship with a player, then the school may be liable for any emotional distress suffered by the player. In the absence of negligence, the school, in my opinion, will not be held liable for any criminal actions on the part of the coach.