Erny v. Indiana University

Case Background

On March 17, 2022, Alex Erny filed a Title IX lawsuit against Indiana University challenging his three-semester suspension following a university disciplinary hearing that found he had sexually assaulted a female student. He sued Indiana University, alleging it violated his Title IX rights by conducting a biased hearing influenced by his sex. Erny argued that the process was unfair because he was not allowed to cross-examine his accuser or have legal representation during the hearing. Additionally, he described the panel's final disciplinary finding as "perplexing." The case was filed in the United States District Court, Indiana Southern (Indianapolis). The civil rights lawsuit was assigned to Judge Richard L. Y