Former U of M foundation head sues school president, others for firing
The nonprofit University of Memphis Foundation was created in 1964 to “accept, manage and disburse private support to the university and on behalf of the university,” according to its website. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The former head of the University of Memphis Foundation has filed a lawsuit against that group and U of M President Bill Hardgrave, alleging she was wrongfully fired last year after reporting allegations about Hardgrave.
Former foundation CEO Holly Ford filed the federal lawsuit Thursday, Nov. 12, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
Ford is seeking a jury trial as well as punitive and compensatory damages and litigation costs.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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