For Immediate Release Contact: Audrey R.

Browka
April 20, 2021 (716) 888-2790

CANISIUS COLLEGE STATEMENT

RE: LITIGATION

Canisius College will respond in detail to the allegations of this complaint in due course but the college
denies that it did not respond swiftly and effectively to the claims of sexual assault and/or
discrimination at issue in this action. That simply is not accurate.

The key conduct concerns complained of in this lawsuit, when first brought to the college’s attention
as part of internal complaints lodged back in 2018, were promptly and thoroughly investigated and
adjudicated under applicable college policies. Federal student privacy laws prevent the college from
responding publicly in detail to these allegations at this time but the college is confident that it took
all appropriate steps under its policies and applicable law and that it properly respected the rights of
all student participants in the process.

As to claims about the team culture and the actions of Coach Huckle, those too were promptly
investigated. The allegations made against the Coach with respect to his alleged bias or favoritism of
certain student athletes over others were found to be completely lacking in merit.

Canisius prides itself on its commitment to its Catholic, Jesuit identity and strives to reflect that in all
of its policies and practices. To the extent that this complaint alleges conduct to the contrary in the
handling of these matters or in its dealings with the three plaintiffs, the college denies those allegations
and believes the facts will prove out the college’s position.