A lawsuit has been filed against the former president of Garden City Community College and the college.
In court documents filed on Wednesday, plaintiffs consisting of six current and former employees of the college accuse Herbert Swender of several violations, including infringing upon their constitutional rights on a number of occasions. The plaintiffs are seeking relief in the form of compensatory and punitive damages.
Last May, the faculty senate presented a 28-page report to the board, accusing Swender of bullying, intimidation, sexual harassment and retaliation against employees.
The college also terminated Swender’s contract back in August and agreed to pay a $278,000 settlement.
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