Settlement talks are scheduled in a lawsuit filed by a former white university cabinet member against the historically black University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
The Salisbury Daily Times reports that an agreement has been reached over discovery evidence as a precursor to the settlement discussions between the university and Ronald Nykiel.
The settlement discussions followed the judge’s denial of a motion by the university to dismiss the case.
The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages as well as attorney’s fees and the costs of the legal action.
In addition, it also wants a declaratory judgment that the university violated his rights.
Nykiel claims a discriminatory discharge while the University says he was not fired but turned down a demotion.
