Pruitt, Red Wing School District settle out of court
Area News-- Almost exactly one year after former student Quera Pruitt filed a federal lawsuit against Red Wing School District claiming racial discrimination, the parties settled out of court.
By: Sarah Gorvin , Pierce County Herald
RED WING, Minn. – Almost exactly one year after former student Quera Pruitt filed a federal lawsuit against Red Wing School District claiming racial discrimination, the parties settled out of court.
Pruitt will receive $90,000, according to the agreement filed July 24. In addition, the school district and Red Wing High School Principal Beth Borgen continue to deny that they discriminated against Pruitt or violated her rights.
“The parties desire to forgo the cost and expense of further litigation and resolve any and all disputes between them,” the agreement states.
The settlement also bars Pruitt from suing the school in the future over the “Wanster Day” or “Wigger Day” incident and releases the district from liability for any “known and unknown” injuries and damages. Pruitt also acknowledges that the settlement is not an admission of any wrongdoing by the district.
The funds for the settlement will come from the Netherlands Insurance Co. on behalf of the district.
Sarah Gorvin is a reporter for the Red Wing Republican-Eagle.
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