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The Power Struggle Over a College Athlete’s Medical Well-Being

When the former team doctor for Penn State football sued for wrongful termination, the case offered a rare look into coaches interfering with medical advice.

Β© Michelle Gustafson for The New York Times

Last year a Pennsylvania jury awarded Dr. Scott Lynch $5.25 million in damages for wrongful termination. The trial offered a rare glimpse into how a high-profile college football team handled decisions around athletes’ injuries.
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