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Man sues USC and coach Eric Musselman over beach altercation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:38 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Man sues USC and coach Eric Musselman over beach altercation
Summary

Gary Gosnell has filed a lawsuit against USC and basketball coach Eric Musselman following an altercation at a team photoshoot in Manhattan Beach on September 13. The lawsuit alleges that Musselman verbally assaulted Gosnell, who was using a metal detector nearby, causing him severe emotional distress. In his statement, Musselman acknowledged the incident and expressed a need for better handling of such situations. The lawsuit also claims that USC should have better supervised Musselman, given previous allegations of hostile behavior. USC's basketball season is set to begin against Milwaukee on November 2.

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  • •Gosnell alleges severe emotional distress from Musselman's actions.
  • •The incident occurred during a team photoshoot on September 13.
  • •Musselman admitted he should have managed the situation better.
  • •USC's basketball season opener is against Milwaukee on November 2.
  • •Gosnell also claims USC failed to supervise Musselman adequately.
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  • 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Man files lawsuit against USC, coach Eric Musselman after beach altercation during Trojans photoshoot
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Eric Musselman confronted a man using a metal detector on the beach during a team photoshoot last month.

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