Lilly, a high school athlete, was jealous of her teammate, Erica. When Lilly saw Erica coming out of a bar at 11:00 PM one night (during the season), she went to her coach and accused Erica of violating team rules with regard to curfew and drinking alcoholic beverages. The coach had rules for the team, including a 10:00 PM curfew during the season and a rule that if athletes were caught drinking they would be suspended from the team for one (1) game for the first offense. School policy required an investigation to be held before any athlete was suspended.

The coach decided to make an example of Erica, who was not a starter, and suspended her for the rest of the season - 10 games - even though this was Erica's first offense. The coach did not conduct an investigation of Lilly's charges against Erica prior to suspending her. Erica sued the coach and the school district, seeking reinstatement to the team, claiming her due process rights had been violated.

a) Discuss the case with regard to the two [2] types of due process, substantive and procedural.

b) Explain each type of due process thoroughly enough for me to conclude that you understand each one and then apply each one to these facts.

c) Was Erica denied due process?

d) If so, which one (or both?)?

e) Who wins the case - Jean or the school district? f) Why?