Summary: The legal action centers around Jane Doe 1, an ex-member of the Butler women's soccer team, who alleges that she was sexually abused, harassed, and assaulted by the defendant, Michael Howell, a Butler athletic trainer, over a prolonged period. The alleged incidents occurred in various settings, including the university's training room, offices, buses, and Howell's private hotel rooms during away games. Doe 1 accuses Howell of exploiting his position of authority to intimidate, manipulate, and control her and other female athletes. The lawsuit also implicates Ralph Reiff, Howell's supervisor, and the soccer coaches for their alleged negligence in addressing the situation despite their apparent awareness of Howell's inappropriate conduct. Doe 1 alleges that Reiff, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Health, Performance and Well-Being, and the university neglected to establish safety protocols to prevent such abuse. The lawsuit further claims that despite four women soccer players reporting Howell's misconduct to the coaches, the university did not take immediate action. It is alleged that Howell was informed about the complaints and investigation before law enforcement was involved, potentially enabling him to tamper with evidence. Doe 1 seeks to recover damages for her injuries, compel Butler University to establish safety protocols, investigate whether former student-athletes were also victims of Howell's abuse, prevent Howell from retaining his licensure, and hold the defendants accountable for their actions. The lawsuit was filed in a court with jurisdiction over the matter, as the dispute exceeds $75,000 and involves citizens of different states. The venue is deemed appropriate as Butler is located in the judicial district where the lawsuit was filed.