Judge gives final approval to settlement of ex-volunteer assistants’ class-action lawsuit vs NCAA
A federal judge approved a $303 million settlement for former volunteer coaches who were unpaid under NCAA rules.Summary
A federal judge in California has granted final approval to a $303 million class-action settlement against the NCAA. The agreement provides compensation to 7,718 former volunteer coaches who worked in sports other than baseball between March 2019 and July 2023. These individuals were prohibited from receiving pay or benefits under NCAA rules, a restriction that was rescinded in January 2023. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, aimed to resolve wage-fixing claims. Judge William B. Shubb approved a minimum payment of $5,000 per class member, with an average payment of $27,000 and potential for higher amounts based on factors such as the school, sport, and years of service. The five class representatives will receive an additional $25,000 service award each, and the plaintiffs' attorneys were awarded $91 million. This settlement follows a similar agreement approved in September for volunteer baseball coaches.
(Source：WTOP)