Previously here on the Blawg, we reported on a slew of discrimination lawsuits filed against Fresno State University.  The latest one, filed by former Fresno State women’s basketball coach Stacy Johnson-Klein, just settled for $9 million.

Johnson-Klein alleged gender discrimination and sexual harassment and was awarded $19.1 million in a jury verdict in December that was later reduced by the court to $6.6 million plus $2.5 million in attorneys’ fees and $700,000 in court costs.  The college appealed and the parties settled on Wednesday.

It’s been a tough year on the lawsuit front for Fresno State.  Last October, the college settled a gender discrimination claim filed by former associate athletic director Diane Milutinovich for $3.5 million.  And last July, a jury awarded former women’s volleyball coach Indy Vivas $4.5 million plus attorneys’ fees.

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