Manu v. National Collegiate Athletic Association

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Case Number:

2:25-cv-01956

Court:

Washington Western

Nature of Suit:

Anti-Trust

Judge:

Lauren King

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  1. November 12, 2025

    Wash. Linebacker's Suit Over NCAA Limits Sprints To Tenn.

    A Seattle federal judge has sent University of Washington linebacker Jacob Manu's lawsuit challenging NCAA eligibility limits to a Tennessee court, concluding the suit overlaps with a putative class action pending there over the same rules capping student-athletes at four seasons of competitive play.

  2. October 23, 2025

    Linebacker Suing NCAA Seeks 5th Year Of Competitive Play

    University of Washington linebacker Jacob Manu is asking a Seattle federal judge to temporarily halt the NCAA's enforcement of rules limiting athletes to just four seasons of competitive play over a five-year period, alleging that the restrictions violate state and federal antitrust laws.

  3. October 10, 2025

    Wash. Linebacker Seeks To Void NCAA Eligibility Limits

    University of Washington linebacker Jacob Manu is suing the NCAA over its rules limiting athletes to four seasons of competitive play, claiming the association is depriving players of the opportunity to maximize their compensation in violation of state and federal antitrust laws.