By Sophia Pearson – Jan 15, 2013 10:29 AM ET

Pennsylvania State University asked a court to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Mike McQueary, the former assistant football coach who claims he was fired for cooperating in the sex-abuse investigation of Jerry Sandusky.

The university said in a filing of preliminary objections that McQueary’s lawsuit lacks specificity.

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