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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is dishing out over $300,000 to settle a lawsuit over the suicide of a former Lobo football player. The lawsuit, filed by the parents of Nahje Flowers in 2020, accused coaching staff of not properly supervising the 21-year-old and making him continue to play football after he sustained repeated head injuries. The lawsuit claims that caused his mental health to decline.
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In the weeks leading up to his suicide, Flowers was put on anti-depressants, was seeking counseling for his depression, and complained of constant pain. The family also faulted NCAA policies.
In the end, the university settled with Flowers’ family for $325,000.
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