96-03-27 Statement on Henry Lawsuit Settlement

        STATEMENT FROM THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
    ON THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT WITH HENRY PAINTING COMPANY

     The Ohio State University is not yet prepared to issue 
comments on the proposed settlement of the lawsuit pending in
U.S. District Court in the case of Henry Painting Co. v. The Ohio 
State University.  It is inappropriate to comment on a settlement 
before it has been finalized by the court.

     The Center for Individual Rights, on behalf of the 
plaintiff, was premature in announcing yesterday (3/26) that a 
settlement had been reached.  In fact, the settlement is still 
under review by the Ohio attorney general, who has statutory 
responsibility for all legal matters at state universities.  
Further, the consent decree between Ohio State and Henry Painting 
Co. has not been signed by the judge or issued by the court.

     While the university is confident that a settlement will be 
reached in the case, it feels it is unfair to press for the 
attorney general's review on such a significant matter in less 
than two or three days.

     When the consent decree is finalized, Ohio State will issue
a statement to that effect.  Virginia M. Trethewey, the 
university's vice president for legal affairs and general 
counsel, will respond to media inquiries at that time.

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[Submitted by: Von Reid-Vargas (ereid@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu)
               
Thu, 28 Mar 1996 11:10:54 -0500]
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