A North Carolina judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former NC State athletes who alleged sexual abuse and misconduct by the university's former sports medicine director.

The lawsuit targeted the former head trainer who worked with the athletic program. The specific details of the alleged misconduct and the timeline of the incidents were not immediately available from court records.

The dismissal represents a significant legal victory for NC State University, which had been defending against the claims in court. The reasons for the judge's decision to dismiss the case were not detailed in available court documents.

The case involved multiple former athletes from the NC State athletic program who came forward with allegations against the former sports medicine official. The dismissal affects all 31 plaintiffs who had joined the lawsuit.

Neither NC State University nor representatives for the former athletes immediately responded to requests for comment following the judge's ruling. It remains unclear whether the plaintiffs plan to appeal the dismissal or pursue alternative legal action.