PCM insurers settled 2013 bullying case out of court
By Mike Mendenhall, Newton Daily News, Iowa | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
Documents provided by the office of PCM's attorney
The plaintiffs remained Jane/John Does and Son Doe in the civil suit but were named in the settlement document.
In an interview Monday, Babcock said it was the district insurance company's decision to settle the case out of court and reiterated that the settlement is not an admission of guilt or liability.
"At no time did the district believe we had any liabilities in this case," Babcock said. "The insurance company decided to negotiate for the settlement published. There were no district funds involved in the settlement, and the district was not involved in the negotiations for the settlement. We believe we handled the alleged incident properly."
In their original civil complaint filed in
The plaintiffs claimed their then 12-year-old, seventh grade son was sexually harassed by a ninth grade student during and after wrestling practice in the
The plaintiffs alleged their son complained to Babcock and school board member
In the settlement the plaintiffs agreed to release PCM, Babcock and the school board from future claims, demands and obligations regarding the alleged incident.
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