"The Chicago Blackhawks have settled a second lawsuit brought by a former player who claimed they were negligent in dealing with sexual assault allegations leveled against then-video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010. The complaint was filed in 2023 in Cook County (Illinois) Circuit Court. Romanucci & Blandin, the firm that the filed lawsuit, identified "John Doe" as a Black Ace -- a prospect who joins an NHL team as a reserve player for the postseason -- during Chicago's run to the 2010 Stanley Cup Final."
"The lawsuit claimed that Doe was targeted by Aldrich, who "used his authority as a coach to groom, harass, threaten, and assault John Doe for sexual gratification." Doe's lawsuit accused the Blackhawks of "utter indifference and/or conscious disregard for the safety of its employees" in not taking action when made aware of Aldrich's actions. The suit claimed that Doe suffered injuries and damages, including "great pain of body and mind.""
Chicago Blackhawks settled a second lawsuit from a former 2010 prospect who alleged negligent handling of sexual assault allegations against video coach Brad Aldrich. The complaint was filed in 2023 in Cook County Circuit Court by Romanucci & Blandin and identified the plaintiff as a Black Ace during Chicago's run to the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, asserting 15 counts of negligence. The suit alleged Aldrich used his authority to groom, harass, threaten and assault the player and accused the organization of utter indifference and conscious disregard for employee safety. Both sides confirmed a settlement with undisclosed terms. Aldrich later pleaded guilty in 2013, served prison time, and is listed as a sex offender.
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