Lexington One settlement reached in alleged sexual assault

Lexington County School District One

Lexington County School District One

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– The family of a girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted in a Pelion Middle School bathroom has settled their lawsuit with Lexington County School District One for $150,000.

That’s according to their Attorney Tyler Bailey.

The compliant filed the victim’s mom in 2021 alleges damages were sustained after her daughter was sexually assaulted by a janitor in the school’s bathroom.

The janitor was arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

Following the settlement, Attorney Bailey released a statement, “We hope this lawsuit encourages schools to prioritize child safety in their hiring practices and enact and enforce policies that focus on preserving student safety.”