Indiana University’s (IU) men’s basketball program has achieved nationwide renown for its on-court success over the past few decades, but off the court, the program has been linked to many shocking incidents. According to a growing number of allegations from former players within the program, some of whom have formally filed civil lawsuits, team physician Dr. Brad Bomba sexually abused and exploited collegiate athletes during their routine physical examinations.
Dr. Bomba died in May of 2025, and while IU’s law firm concluded that he had not acted “in bad faith or with an improper purpose,” there are still ongoing lawsuits against his estate and against college authorities over his actions while he was employed at IU. If you experienced sexual misconduct while attending IU between the early 1960s and late 1990s, you may have grounds to join ongoing Dr. Brad Bomba Indiana University sex abuse lawsuits with help from the sexual abuse attorneys at Phillips Law Group.
What Have Previous Allegations and Investigations Involving Dr. Bomba Revealed?
Dr. Brad Bomba was first hired in 1962 to provide examinations and general medical care to student-athletes at IU, and in 1979, he became the team physician for IU’s men’s basketball program, a position he held until the late 1990s. During the latter period, allegedly, Dr. Bomba repeatedly performed digital rectal exams on male athletes without clear medical justification. At least one player reported that Dr. Bomba also inappropriately fondled his genitals during an examination. Phillips Law Group can help survivors of Dr. Bomba’s sexual misconduct pursue a lawsuit against IU.
In April of 2025, just weeks before Dr. Bomba died of natural causes at the age of 89, Jones Day law firm released a report that summarized the results of an investigation IU commissioned. The report concluded that there was no evidence to suggest that Dr. Bomba’s actions were for the purpose of sexual gratification or that he performed any exams in a “clinically [in]appropriate manner.” However, the report also noted that it is uncommon for doctors to perform rectal exams on young men who present no concerning symptoms or medical history.
Legal Options for Former IU Basketball Players
As of June 2025, litigation against IU over Dr. Brad Bomba’s alleged acts of sexual assault is still in its early stages. The conclusions reached by the Jones Day investigation into Dr. Bomba’s behavior with patients at IU do not necessarily rule out the possibility of civil recovery by current and future plaintiffs. However, there are unanswered questions about whether that legal action is permitted by the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims in Indiana, as the state typically grants sexual assault victims over the age of 18 only five years after the most recent instance of abuse to file a lawsuit.
Furthermore, because current plaintiffs are pursuing litigation in the form of a Title IX claim, they may be subject to federally imposed caps on financial recovery for damages relating to emotional distress. A member of the Phillips Law Group team can discuss potential ways of dealing with these and other issues during a free, no-obligation consultation.
Call Phillips Law Group To See How They Can Help Pursue a Legal Case if You Were Sexually Abused by Dr. Brad Bomba at Indiana University
Even though Dr. Brad Bomba is now dead, the effects of his actions while employed at IU continue to trouble many alumni of the IU men’s basketball program. If you were impacted by Dr. Bomba’s sexual misconduct during a physical exam, contact legal counsel as soon as possible to discuss a potential claim.
Support from Phillips Law Group will dramatically increase your chances of getting a favorable result for your case. Call today to arrange a meeting to learn more about Dr. Brad Bomba Indiana University sex abuse lawsuits.
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