Florida university track athlete's family sues school after she commits suicide
Julia Pernstiener, left, was submitted to a brutal two year bullying campaign by her track coach Ron Grigg, leading to her suicide in 2021.
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Julia Pernstiener, left, was submitted to a brutal two year bullying campaign by her track coach Ron Grigg, leading to her suicide in 2021.
Former Jacksonville University track coach allegedly called Julia Pernsteiner, who struggled with learning disabilities, a "retard" and ridiculed her until she died by suicide.
Julia Pernsteiner's parents say she fell into a depression due to lack of academic assistance from Jacksonville University and a coach who relentlessly bullied her.
According to the lawsuit, Julia Pernsteiner faced a toxic atmosphere of humiliation and intimidation as the head coach belittled and fat-shamed runners
Julia Pernsteiner, 23, died in her dorm room in November 2021, less than a year after she transferred from the University of Pikeville in Kentucky.