The refusal by the Supreme Court to hear the case meant that the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling from 2007 would stand and the case could proceed to trial. On January 14, 2008 the suit was settled out of court and Melissa Jennings received $385,000. The university also reviewed its sexual harassment policies and procedures, and brought in an outside law professor to help. The coach issued a written apology to the player, her family, and team members saying that his comments were inappropriate.