Penn State News

Penn State Could Face Years of Litigation

Penn State University could face years of litigation over Jerry Sandusky’s abuse of children, but the school is also doing some things that may limit the damage, according to lawyers with experience in such cases. The 267-page report released last …

Pennsylvania Judge: Insurer Must Cover Sandusky’s Legal Bills for Now

A judge ruled on Monday that Federal Insurance Co., part of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, must continue to cover Jerry Sandusky’s defense costs, at least for now. Sandusky is the former Penn State assistant football coach who is accused …

Ex-Penn State President Sues, Eyes Sandusky E-Mails

Former Penn State University president Graham Spanier has filed a civil lawsuit to force the school to release emails related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The lawsuit was filed late last Friday in Centre County court and …

Penn State to Cover Subpoenaed Employees’ Expenses

Penn State says it will reimburse the legal expenses of employees who received subpoenas from state attorneys prosecuting the child sex abuse case against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. The university suggested Tuesday that those who received subpoenas retain …

Penn State Countersues PMA Over Coverage of Sandusky Lawsuit

Penn State has filed a countersuit against its primary general liability insurer, Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA) Insurance Co. PMA had filed for declaratory judgment on Jan. 31, arguing that the Blue Bell, Penn.-based insurer should not have to pay for …

Insurer: Penn State Policy Limits Lawsuit Coverage

Penn State’s insurer wants a judge to determine if it has to provide coverage or pay for defense costs in a lawsuit over alleged child sex abuse by former football coach Jerry Sandusky, a newspaper reported Wednesday. The complaint filed …