Case Result · Sexual Abuse & Assault
Butler University Athlete Abuse Lawsuit
Confidential settlement
Butler University · Indianapolis, IN
Last updated October 19, 2026
Four Female Student-Athletes vs. Butler University, Former AT Michael Howell, and AD Ralph Reiff
Case Details
Who: The plaintiffs alleged the University failed to implement and supervise protocols necessary to protect them from alleged sexual abuse and illicit photographing. A Title IX investigation later determined that the university lacked formal protocols to protect female athletes.
Results
The lawsuit was resolved by a settlement on confidential terms.
Impact
The case focused on the importance of institutions to implement and oversee policies affecting the safety of athletes.
In the Media
Coverage of the lawsuit and the athlete-safety failures it exposed.
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