Fired USC Coach Claims Age Discrimination, Seeks $2M

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Former University of Southern California women's volleyball coach Mick Haley is seeking millions of dollars from the university, claiming it forced him to retire.

Haley's attorney, Chris Ludmer, said in a press release announcing the arbitration claim that USC violated California law when it "embarked on a campaign to harass Haley and force him to 'retire' because of his age." Haley, who turns 75 next month, was fired in December with months left on his contract. He led the program to a 435-119 record over 17 seasons and led the 2002 and 2003 Trojans to national championships.

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