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Stanford Settles Lawsuit, Honors Katie Meyer with New Initiatives

1/27/2026

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Stanford University settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of Katie Meyer, a former soccer captain who died by suicide in 2022.
The settlement includes the establishment of the Katie Meyer Leadership Award and the retirement of her jersey number, 19.
Stanford will implement Katie Meyer’s Law, allowing students to have an advisor during disciplinary proceedings.
The lawsuit raised concerns about the university's disciplinary process, which Meyer encountered after an incident involving a football player.
Further details on the initiatives will be released later in 2023.

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Story summary

Stanford University settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of Katie Meyer, a former soccer captain who died by suicide in 2022.
The settlement includes the establishment of the Katie Meyer Leadership Award and the retirement of her jersey number, 19.
Stanford will implement Katie Meyer’s Law, allowing students to have an advisor during disciplinary proceedings.
The lawsuit raised concerns about the university's disciplinary process, which Meyer encountered after an incident involving a football player.
Further details on the initiatives will be released later in 2023.