$11.7M: Largest settlement against a public school board in West Virginia history reached in special needs abuse cases

by LESLIE RUBIN, WCHS/WVAH

Mon, July 31st 2023, 5:33 PM UTC

The special needs classroom abuse civil cases at Holz Elementary have settled for a record amount, making it the largest settlement against a public school board in West Virginia history.

{p}Earlier this month, Eyewitness News filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Board of Risk and Insurance Management seeking the final settlement amounts in the cases. BRIM provides insurance coverage for all state agencies. The cases settled for a combined $11,750,000, according to the agency. (WCHS){/p}{p}{/p}

{p}Lori Gibson was charged with seven counts of failure to report last year. She will go to trial on the charges next week before Judge Maryclaire Akers. (WCHS){/p}

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The special needs classroom abuse civil cases at Holz Elementary have settled for a record amount, making it the largest settlement against a public school board in West Virginia history.

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