Former IU basketball trainer sues school and AD for age discrimination
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Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Tim Garl, former head trainer for Indiana University basketball, filed an age discrimination lawsuit against the university's Board of Trustees and athletic director Scott Dolson on August 13, 2026. Garl claims wrongful termination after 44 years, stating he was abruptly let go as part of a push for a fresh start under new head coach Darian DeVries. The lawsuit argues that the decision was influenced by age bias, aiming to replace him with a younger, less experienced trainer. Garl has submitted letters of support from notable former players and coaches. He seeks reinstatement, attorney fees, and damages while maintaining that he performed well in his role despite Indiana's claims of performance deficiencies during his final months.
- •Garl filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
- •He accuses Indiana of seeking to replace him with a younger trainer.
- •Garl was dismissed after active discussions about continuing with new coach DeVries.
- •He received support in the form of letters from notable figures, including Mike Woodson.
- •Garl seeks reinstatement, legal fees, and monetary damages from IU's athletic department.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former Indiana basketball trainer files lawsuit against IU, athletic director. What we know
- 11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Former IU basketball trainer files age discrimination lawsuit against school, AD
"Tim Garl, who was let go in March 2025 after 44 years as IU basketball's head athletic trainer, filed a lawsuit against the university and AD Scott Dolson.
"Former Indiana basketball trainer Tim Garl has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against the school. Here's what we know:
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 1:20 PMFormer Indiana basketball trainer files lawsuit against IU, athletic director. What we know
Tim Garl, who was let go in March 2025 after 44 years as IU basketball's head athletic trainer, filed a lawsuit against the university and AD Scott Dolson.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:14 AMFormer IU basketball trainer files age discrimination lawsuit against school, AD
Former Indiana basketball trainer Tim Garl has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against the school. Here's what we know:
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