Ex-Penn State Doctor Wins $5.25M in Lawsuit Against James Franklin

Dr. Scott Lynch, a former orthopedic consultant for Penn State athletics, was awarded $5.25 million in a lawsuit against Penn State Health, alleging wrongful termination after refusing to let football coach James Franklin interfere with medical decisions. Lynch's testimony highlighted Franklin's attempts to influence medical treatments and return-to-play decisions, leading to Lynch's dismissal. The case also involved claims of Franklin pressuring medical staff to disqualify a player to free up a scholarship and manipulating medical autonomy for favorable outcomes.