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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Indiana Basketball Abuse Claims

4/2/2026

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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by former Indiana University basketball players against Indiana University and Tim Garl, the former team trainer.
The ruling cited a two-year statute of limitations and said the plaintiffs had prior knowledge.
The allegations involved Dr. Bradford Bomba, the former team physician who conducted rectal exams in the 1980s and 1990s.
He died in May 2025 and was cleared by an independent investigation.

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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by former Indiana University basketball players against Indiana University and Tim Garl, the former team trainer.
The ruling cited a two-year statute of limitations and said the plaintiffs had prior knowledge.
The allegations involved Dr. Bradford Bomba, the former team physician who conducted rectal exams in the 1980s and 1990s.
He died in May 2025 and was cleared by an independent investigation.