Second settlement expected in Plum sex scandal lawsuits
Plum school board Tuesday will approve the settlement of a second federal court case filed by a victim of a former teacher who is in prison for having sex with students in 2015, according to President Steve Schlauch.
Terms have not been disclosed in the case involving the actions of Jason Cooper. Former teachers Cooper, Joseph Ruggieri and Michael Cinefra all pleaded guilty last year and are serving prison sentences for having sex with students.
President Steve Schlauch said the settlement with the second victim will be approved at the board's 7 p.m. meeting at the high school. Schlauch on Monday could not explain why the agenda for the meeting indicates the settlement has already been approved.
“The Plum Borough School, upon recommendation of its insurance carrier, has approved the settlement of the lawsuit ...,” the agenda item states. “All settlement proceeds are being paid by insurance carriers. Under terms of the settlement agreement, all parties have agreed to refrain from further public comment regarding either the lawsuit or the terms of the settlement agreement, beyond any disclosures that may be required by state or federal law.”
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