The California Supreme Court issued a ruling Thursday that pressures Olympic organizations to do more when it comes to protecting young athletes from sexual abuse by coaches. The ruling, in response to a Los Angeles lawsuit, stated USA Taekwondo can be held liable for the actions of a coach who abused three female athletes when they were minors. AdvertisementIn many cases, victims have sought to hold the U.S Olympic & Paralympic Committee responsible because it serves as an umbrella organization, monitoring and funding NGBs. In 2017, the taekwondo athletes won a $60-million judgment against coach Marc Gitelman, who was convicted of child sex abuse. Though finding in the athletes’ favor, the trial court threw out claims against USA Taekwondo and the USOPC.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 01, 2021 19:21 UTC