4/4/23

A lawsuit brought against James Madison University by a former professor who resigned following sexual harassment claims has been tossed out of federal court.

In a ruling filed March 31st in U-S District Court, a judge discarded the suit by Dr. Eric Pappas (POP-us) that accused J-M-U of wrongfully pushing him out.

Pappas alleged that he was “maliciously” accused of harassment by a former student assistant, after she said the professor made sexual comments toward her five years ago at an off-campus coffee shop.

He also said the ensuing Title 9 investigation and panel hearing was biased against him.

The court agreed to dismiss the suit for failing to prove legal action is necessary.