Whidbey News-Times • April 1, 2011

North Whidbey Park and Recreation District “strongly disputes” a lawsuit’s contention that the district was negligent in hiring or supervising a swim coach who allegedly sexually abused a young swimmer 14 years ago, according to the district’s attorney.

Island County resident Laura Hall, the alleged victim, filed a lawsuit for undisclosed damages in King County Superior Court against North Whidbey Park and Recreation District, United States Swimming, Inc., Pacific Northwest Swimming Association and the former coach, Andrew King.

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North Whidbey Park and Recreation District faces court over sexual abuse claim