Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a performance psychologist who was previously employed by the San Antonio Spurs, has made a decision regarding her lawsuit against guard Josh Primo. According to KSAT, Cauthen has opted to bring an end to the matter out of court.
Primo became the subject of a lawsuit in early November. Cauthen made a filing accusing the player of exposing himself to her. According to her statements, this occurred on nine different occasions during their private sessions. She subsequently agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against the Spurs organization.
Cauthen claimed in her suit that the team had been informed of the incidents and failed to take any action. Primo was selected as the 12th overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft.
She also alleged that the team lessened her involvement after she spoke out on the issue. Cauthen did not renew her contract when it expired at the end of August. She also refused to levy any punishment against the 19-year-old.
Pop declined to comment when asked for his reaction to Dr. Cauthen settling her lawsuit with the Spurs and Josh Primo.
The psychologist has since decided to drop the suit against Josh Primo. Tony Buzbee indicates the parties have come to terms over the suit, despite public scrutiny.
“The parties have agreed to resolve the matter,” an email to KSAT reads.
Primo, though, has been waived by the Spurs and, while he remains the subject of many teams’ interest around the league, there’s...
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