Attorneys for Ole Miss and football coach Lane Kiffin filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit that a player filed against them in September, according to court documents.
Ole Miss defensive tackle DeSanto Rollins, who said he was kicked off the team for missing practices and meetings during a «mental health crisis,» is suing the university and Kiffin for failure to provide equal protection, racial and sexual discrimination and multiple other allegations, according to the lawsuit.
In a written brief in support of Kiffin, his attorneys argued that Kiffin and Ole Miss «are immune» from some of Rollins' claims, «and his remaining allegations fail to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.» Rollins, a backup lineman whose career has been marred by injuries, is seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and $30 million in punitive damages.
The lawsuit alleges that Kiffin intentionally took adverse action against Rollins «on account of race for requesting and taking a mental health break, but not taking adverse action against white student-athletes» for the same request.