Former Cal softball player files lawsuit against university, female ex-coach over alleged sexual misconduct

A former University of California, Berkeley softball player has filed a lawsuit against ex-head coach Chelsea Spencer and the university, alleging Spencer used her authority to pressure the player into a sexual relationship. The complaint claims Spencer threatened the player’s playing time if she did not comply and that the university failed to intervene after learning of the alleged relationship. The player is seeking damages for emotional distress and the early end to her collegiate softball career.

• A former Cal softball player is suing ex-head coach Chelsea Spencer and the university for alleged sexual misconduct and retaliation.
• The lawsuit claims Spencer pressured the player into a sexual relationship and threatened her playing time.
• The player alleges Cal failed to intervene after learning of the relationship, despite an investigation finding Spencer violated campus policy.
• The player asserts Spencer’s actions and the university’s alleged negligence caused her emotional distress and forced her to end her softball career early.
• The suit seeks a jury trial and damages for personal injuries and other losses.