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Pacific to pay over $430k in former professor's suit, found not liable for discrimination, defamation
Pacific University is on the hook for a $436,000 verdict — the latest development in the Forest Grove institution's ongoing legal battles. On Thursday, May 16, a jury found Pacific liable for inflicting emotional distress in the case of Richard Paxton, a now-deceased professor who claimed he was illegally ousted from his position. The school, however, was not found liable for employment discrimination or defamation, which the lawsuit also alleged. ...
Forest Grove's Harvey Clarke Elementary to welcome new principal
A new principal is stepping into office at Harvey Clarke Elementary School. The Forest Grove School District announced that Laura Christensen will take the reins at the local elementary school in a release on Tuesday, May 28. Christensen will fill the vacancy left by Troy Fisher, who announced plans to become the superintendent of the St. Paul School District next year. With years of education experience, Christensen brings a background...
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