“Defendants did not give an appropriate, accurate, complete and unbiased report of all facts necessary for the university to properly understand the true nature of any potentially inappropriate culture or social environment at the university,” the lawsuit says. “As a direct result of the negligence of the defendants in carrying out their contractual obligations, serious collateral damage was done to several university employees, including plaintiff.”

Hill is seeking $60,000 in lost income, Riddle said.

Pepper Hamilton heard about the suit late Tuesday, a law firm statement said Wednesday morning.

“The suit has no merit and Pepper will vigorously defend the suit,” the statement said.

Hill was a 28-year veteran of the Baylor athletics program. He was associate athletics director for community relations and special projects, and he started as a track and field coach.

Hill has said he had no involvement in the scandal or with any football players accused of sexual violence.

In July, he filed a petition in Dallas County seeking all documents and information uncovered by Pepper Hamilton, as well as the reasons he was fired. Hill withdrew the petition in September.