Northwestern has reached a settlement with former football coach Pat Fitzgerald nearly two years after he sued the university for $130 million following his firing amid a team hazing scandal.

Fitzgerald announced the settlement Thursday through a statement via his attorneys , saying he had resolved his claims of breach of contract, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress with the university to his satisfaction. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

“Though I maintain Northwestern had no legal basis to terminate my employment for cause under the terms of my employment agreement, in the interest of resolving this matter and, in particular, to relieve my family from the stress of ongoing litigation, Northwestern and I have agreed to a settlement,” Fitzgerald said

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