Jury awardsxa0$9M in damages to tennis player Kylie McKenzie in sexual assault case

A jury has awarded $9 million in damages to a tennis player after ruling that an organization failed to protect her from being sexually assaulted by a coach. The player filed her lawsuit in March 2022, suing the organization and alleging that her former coach committed sexual assault and battery against her. The player and her lawyers accused the organization of gross negligence for employing and inadequately supervising the coach despite his history of sexual predation. The incident affected the player’s performance, causing anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. The jury awarded the player $3 million in compensation and $6 million in punitive damages. The organization plans to appeal the decision.