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Retaliation, whistleblower liability

January 2025

Jeffrey Krug, 59, served as the tenured dean of Bloomsburg University’s business school. Soon after helping an administrative assistant file a Title IX complaint alleging sexual harassment by the university’s president, Krug became the victim of rumors and spying. The university later terminated Krug, who had been earning $195,700 annually. He now earns a significantly lower salary.

Krug sued the university, among others, alleging Title VII, §1983, and Title IX violations, as well as state law discrimination and whistleblower claims.

The jury awarded $3.9 million.

Citation: Krug v. Bloomsburg Univ., No. 4:18-cv-1669 (M.D. Pa. Aug. 20, 2024).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Barry H. Dyller, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Plaintiff expert: Andrew Verzilli, economics, Lansdale, Pa.