Liberal, KS

Now: 33 °

Currently: Clear

Hi: 73 ° | Lo: 33 °

Agreement Reached In Kline Lawsuit

KSCB News - December 15, 2011 8:10 am

Kansas officials have agreed to have the
state pay $350,000 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit against
former Attorney General Phill Kline.
Governor Sam Brownback and top legislative leaders approved the
settlement Wednesday. The money will go to Jacqie Spradling, a
former senior prosecutor in Johnson County.
Kline was Johnson County district attorney when he dismissed
Spradling in April 2007, citing insubordination and a poor
attitude.
But Spradling alleged in a lawsuit filed in Johnson County that
Kline was retaliating against her for complaining about sex
discrimination.
The governor and legislative leaders were involved because they
must approve settlements of lawsuits involving state officials,
including district attorneys.
Kline’s attorney said the settlement arose from negotiations
that he described as tedious.

 

Latest Stories

Southwestern Heights announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for 2024.

Ryan Kisner, Principal, has announced Emma Stanfield as valedictorian and Kaylen Langhofer as salutatorian for the...

Liberal child lands in ER after medical equipment, family car stolen in Kansas City

Derek Lytle KSNW The van that was stolen from a Liberal family who was in Kansas...

City Commission Makes Planning and Zoning Board Appointment

The Liberal City Commission met on Tuesday evening and approved Jeremy Benton to the Planning and...

 
KSCB Radio News