A high school voted yesterday to approve a $400,000 settlement in a discrimination lawsuit we filed against it on behalf of the school’s former principal, Michelle Gainer. The settlement brings to a close a two-year saga that began when Gainer and her assistant principal, Erin Harper, came forward together to report gender discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. Their complaint also included reports from female students of possible inappropriate conduct toward them by a high-ranking school official. The media reported on this settlement earlier today. (Bay Haven Charter Academy Lawsuit Settled for $400,000).
Jim Garrity previously represented Assistant Principal Harper in a similar lawsuit, which settled in June 2017. You can read more about that here: School, Former Assistant Principal Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit For $150,000.
The settlement allows both parties to move forward and to put this matter behind them.
If you have questions about your rights as an employee, feel free to reach out to us. You can email Mr. Garrity personally at Jim@JimGarrityLaw.com, or message us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/JimGarrityOnline. We can also be reached by phone at 1-800-663-7999. There is never a charge for consultations, and we can answer most questions in a single call. We represent employees only and have pursued claims against thousands of employers in Florida and Georgia. The odds are good that we’ve dealt with a situation like yours many times.
Categories: Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, Retaliation, Schools & Teachers, Whistleblowers
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