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Commission approves $215,000 settlement in Kathleen Harder ADA lawsuit

Franklin County Board of Commissioners · December 10, 2025

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Summary

The Board authorized a settlement in Kathleen Harder v. Franklin County (S.D. Ohio case) and authorized the county administrator to execute the agreement and related documents; the resolution directs dismissal with prejudice upon execution.

The Board authorized a proposed settlement in litigation brought by Kathleen Harder against Franklin County and authorized the county administrator to execute a settlement agreement and release.

Kristin Mason, assistant prosecuting attorney, said the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (case number cited in the record), included counts alleging failure to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Ohio law. The prosecutor's office recommended approval of the proposed settlement and release that will dismiss all claims with prejudice upon execution.

The resolution references a settlement amount stated in the record and authorizes the county administrator to take actions necessary to effectuate the settlement consistent with the resolution. The board adopted Resolution 97825.