Former Strength Coach Complains of Discrimination

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A former University of Montana strength coach has filed a complaint with the Montana Human Rights Bureau alleging his contract wasn't renewed because of his health problems and because he complained that a woman on his staff was sexually harassed.

Scott Kirchmann filed a complaint in late March alleging school officials discriminated against him due to neck problems that required surgery. He says school officials informed him around Oct. 10 they would not renew his contract.

KECI-TV was first to report Tuesday that Kirchmann amended the complaint in May to allege the nonrenewal also was retaliation for his complaint that a female staffer had been subjected to derogatory, sexually explicit and demeaning jokes and remarks made by another member of the staff.

School officials have denied both allegations.