Diane Trujillo Receives $28,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Diane Trujillo agreed to accept $28,000 to settle her sexual harassment lawsuit against former school principal David Castillo. Trujillo also alleged Tucumcari Public Schools engaged in retaliation for filing the sexual harassment complaint. Published accounts claim Trujillo was sexually harassed by the principal and turned him in. However, human resources told her to just go along with it and not rock the boat. This seems to be a typical response from human resources these days.
Under terms of the settlement Trujillo will remain in her position as a reading specialist and student assistance team chairwoman for the remainder of the school year and remain with the school in the future. I am happy to see Trujillo hang tough and not allow the school district or the principal bully her and force her to shut up. The settlement should send a signal to others that they can come forward if they are the victim of sexual harassment.
