INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An Indiana school district agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a music teacher after school officials forced him to resign for declining to refer to students using terms that were inconsistent with their sex, which violated his religious beliefs. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys represent John Kluge in his successful challenge against Brownsburg Community School Corporation officials, along with allied attorneys Michael Cork, Kevin Green, and Ros Stovall. As part of the settlement agreement, Brownsburg will also train its senior staff on how Title VII protects religious employees against discrimination.

AUSTIN, Texas – A former Austin Fire Department volunteer chaplain represented by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys reached a favorable settlement agreement with city officials in a lawsuit brought against the city of Austin for firing him after he shared his religious views on his personal blog. As part of the settlement with Andrew Fox, city officials paid him damages and wrote a letter thanking him for his valued service.

ADF Senior Counsel Greg Chafuen:  “Every child deserves a loving home that can provide them stability and opportunities to grow. The sad reality is that the government in some states has discriminated against people of faith, allowing vulnerable children to suffer….”