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Trans teen sues Sacramento State over bullying, seeks coach firings

8/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

A 16-year-old transgender girl filed a lawsuit in Sacramento County Superior Court under a pseudonym.
The complaint alleges teammates and coaches bullied, misgendered, excluded her and spread false rumors.
The suit names head coach Rich Wendling, assistant coach Brian Birch, Sacramento State, Associated Students, Inc., and CSU trustees.
The complaint seeks reinstatement, coach terminations and loss of Associated Students’ auxiliary status.
A February case-management conference was scheduled.

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Story summary

A 16-year-old transgender girl filed a lawsuit in Sacramento County Superior Court under a pseudonym.
The complaint alleges teammates and coaches bullied, misgendered, excluded her and spread false rumors.
The suit names head coach Rich Wendling, assistant coach Brian Birch, Sacramento State, Associated Students, Inc., and CSU trustees.
The complaint seeks reinstatement, coach terminations and loss of Associated Students’ auxiliary status.
A February case-management conference was scheduled.