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UT’s Lawsuit Emeritus
Posted By katie allison granju
His lawsuit is lasting longer than his tenure as UT president:
A state official has refused to dismiss former University of Tennessee President John Shumaker’s lawsuit against the state, apparently prompting a fresh round of negotiations that could lead to a financial settlement.
Gov. Phil Bredesen says that, if the parties agree on a payment to Shumaker that will resolve the matter, he would be willing to approve it.
Tennessee Claims Commissioner William O. Shults last month rejected a state motion to dismiss Shumaker’s lawsuit, which contends the state and the UT Foundation owe him at least $423,000 in severance benefits.
Jan 21st, 2008

