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Vivas Case Settled for $5.2 M

By Erin Buzuvis, Sudha Setty, and Kristine Newhall

Fresno State has opted to settle with former coach Lindy Vivas rather than continue to appeal the the trial court's decision in her favor. Last year, Vivas won a $5.85 million jury verdict in the Title IX retaliation suit she filed after she was fired for advocating gender equity within the athletic department. A trial judge reduced it to $4.52 million, attorneys fees and court costs raised the total to over $5.6 million. Monday's settlement compensates Vivas and her lawyers through annuitized payments. Vivas's $2.1 million share will be paid out in $5,995 monthly installments for 30 years. Each of her two attorneys will receive $7040 a month for 20 years.

This is the last pending Title IX lawsuit against Fresno State. The others, along with their total settlements costs, are listed here.

Full post as published by Title IX Blog on December 16, 2008 (boomark / email).