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University of Kansas and former student settle lawsuit over mold in dorm

University of Kansas and former student settle lawsuit over mold in dorm

University of Kansas and former student settle lawsuit over mold in dorm

By Associated Press

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) The University of Kansas is paying a former student-athlete $40,000 to settle a lawsuit claiming she became ill because of mold in the vents of her dormitory room.

The Lawrence Journal-World report s the university denies the claims but agreed to pay Laine Evans $20,000 and her attorneys $20,000 to settle the lawsuit.

The agreement released Tuesday says the university and Evans used mediation in the case to avoid the expense and uncertainty of litigation.

Evans was a freshman on the university golf team during the 2015-16 school year. She transferred to Wichita State the next year.

In the lawsuit filed in 2018, she alleged the on-campus apartment building where she lived safe was unsafe for housing.

The university contended Evans exaggerated her illnesses and denied it was at fault for her health problems.

Information from: Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World, http://www.ljworld.com

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