Report: Former Lafayette head coach Jordan files lawsuit against university

according to a report engage in harmful behavior Former Lafayette men’s basketball coach Jason Morrin is suing the University of Lafayette, alleging “violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, wrongful termination and breach of contract” and seeking more than $5 million in damages.

According to the report, Jordan claimed that “he has $980,000 left on his five-year contract and he wants it all.” In addition, Jordan also requested $5 million in compensation to compensate for the pain and suffering he suffered, damage to his reputation, and loss of future income. “

Jordan was placed on leave on February 21 of last season (his first leave at Lafayette). Lafayette issued a statement at the time, which read: “Men’s basketball head coach Mike Jordan will be placed on paid leave while Lafayette investigates complaints received regarding his work as head coach.” Jordan eventually Fired on March 29. No further information was released on the nature of the investigation.

Morin’s report further said, “Jordan argued that his “predecessor (Fran O’Hanlon), a white male, had been the subject of repeated and severe complaints from the college over the years but had never been suspended or fired. “The accusations against former coaches span decades, from racially abusing Black athletes to specifically targeting individual players for harsh treatment. “

Prior to joining Lafayette, Jordan served as an assistant at Colgate and Drexel. Jordan, a 2000 Penn graduate, was a three-time first-team All-Ivy League selection and led the Quakers to conference titles in 1999 and 2000. He was the 2000 Ivy League Player of the Year after winning the Rookie of the Year award. Won the annual honor in 1996.

More on this story as the lawsuit continues to progress through the courts.