The Indianapolis Star reported on Thursday that a former Fishers High School student has filed a lawsuit against Fishers varsity football coach Rick Wimmer and the Hamilton Southeastern School District.
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The original article indicated Jayden Bond and his mother, Joniece Brooks, are the complainants in the federal lawsuit. Both allege Wimmer of “knowingly and intentionally touching Bond in a rude, insolent or angry manner when Bond was late for class. The report also indicates Wimmer kicked Bond off the football team.
The lawsuit alleges Wimmer’s actions were racially discriminatory.
A statement issued by the Hamilton Southeastern School District reads, “We are aware of a civil complaint regarding allegations from 2016 involving a teacher and a former student. The allegations were thoroughly investigated by HSE as well as law enforcement. We addressed the allegations. Law enforcement did not pursue any action. We are reviewing the civil complaint with legal counsel and do not plan to discuss the pending litigation outside of the court process.”
According to the Star, the lawsuit seeks monetary damages and training for employees.