Were you Treated by Former NC State Sports Medicine Director Robert Murphy?

Former NC State Athletes May Have Legal Options Following Sexual Abuse Allegations

If you were treated by former North Carolina State University Director of Sports Medicine Robert Michael Murphy and experienced sexual abuse, inappropriate touching or other sexual misconduct during medical treatment, you may have legal options to pursue justice.

Murphy has been arrested and charged with 32 criminal offenses involving 14 male student-athletes he treated at NC State, including nine felony counts of sexual contact under the pretext of medical care and 23 counts of sexual battery. Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman has said additional cases may be investigated if others come forward.

The charges follow years of allegations involving Murphy’s treatment of NC State athletes. Former men’s soccer player Ben Locke first publicly came forward in 2022, and dozens of other former Wolfpack athletes have since alleged sexual abuse under the guise of medical treatment or inappropriate and overly intrusive drug testing.

Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers has decades of experience representing survivors of sexual abuse and harassment and holding institutions across the country accountable when they fail to protect those in their care. The firm’s attorneys have represented survivors in some of the nation’s largest athletic sexual abuse cases, including more than 400 athletes abused by Larry Nassar, a former MSU physician and USA Gymnastics and U.S. Olympic team doctor.

Our attorneys have also represented more than 1,000 survivors of abuse by former University of Michigan physician Robert Anderson, and women sexually abused by guards in Michigan prisons. The firm has also represented and continues to represent survivors of abuse within college athletic programs, fraternities and health care institutions nationwide.

Meet Megan Bonanni: A Trusted Advocate for Survivors 

Megan Bonanni has dedicated her career to standing up for survivors of sexual abuse and holding powerful institutions accountable when they fail to protect those in their care. She is nationally recognized for her work in high-profile cases, including: 

  • The Larry Nassar litigation, representing over 400 survivors and securing a historic $390 million recovery 

  • The University of Michigan’s Dr. Robert Anderson case, involving more than 1,000 survivors and resulting in a $490 million settlement 

  • Sexual assault claims involving the University of Kentucky swim team, Hillsdale College, Eastern Michigan University, and more 

Megan understands that every survivor's experience is unique. She approaches every case with compassion, discretion, and a commitment to helping clients understand their legal rights while pursuing meaningful accountability through the civil justice system.

“Megan Bonanni is truly one of the most caring and competent people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She is relentless in her pursuit of justice for her clients and goes above and beyond to build and maintain lasting relationships. I’ve personally known Megan for over five years and have worked with her on multiple court cases. In each one, she consistently advocated for me while also empowering me with the space and tools to advocate for myself. I can’t think of anyone I would trust more as my attorney.”

 — Survivor of the Larry Nassar case

Your Experience Matters

Student-athletes place significant trust in the medical professionals responsible for their health and well-being, particularly when treatment involves sensitive or intimate care. When that trust is violated, coming forward can feel overwhelming. But you deserve to be heard and treated with dignity.

Pursuing a civil claim can be a meaningful step toward accountability, healing and change. Our attorneys understand the emotional weight of sexual abuse involving a medical provider and have experience holding individuals and institutions accountable when they fail to protect those in their care.

What to Expect

  • Free, confidential consultation—no pressure, no obligation

  • Trauma-informed representation from an experienced legal team

  • Discreet case handling to protect your privacy

  • No legal fees unless we win compensation for you

Take the First Step Today

If you were treated by Robert Michael Murphy at North Carolina State University and believe you may have experienced sexual abuse or inappropriate conduct during your care, contact Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers today to learn more about your legal rights and options.

  • (248) 398-9800 

  • mbonanni@pittlawpc.com 

  • All inquiries are strictly confidential. 

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