Safety Specialist for Mold- and Problem-Riddled School District Sues for Violation of Civil Rights

FT. MYERS, Fla. - The most recent case in a series against the Lee County, Fla., School Board concerning mold and other safety problems in the area's public schools was filed May 2 by the school district's Safety Specialist, alleging that his civil rights were violated when his employment contract was not renewed. Elbert Ernest Scott v. Lee County School Board, No. 03-1956-CA-JSC (Fla. Cir. Ct., 20th Jud. Cir., Lee Cty.).

This is the fourth complaint filed against the beleaguered school district by parents, students, teachers, and other employees concerning various safety and health problems, including toxic mold, in the …