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Ex-SFSU coach Jensen gets $500K settlement from school

Two years after being dropped as head wrestling coach at San Francisco State after more than three decades, Lars Jensen has received a half-million dollar settlement from the school. “Two weeks ago, we had a meeting with the judge, San Francisco State and the California university system,” Jensen told InterMat Monday. “All parties agreed that a $500,000 settlement, and the judge thought it was fair.”  When asked for his initial reaction to the resolution, Jensen immediately said, “I’m relieved” then added, “Basically, I’ve spent the past two years fighting this.”

“My lawyer did a fantastic job. We had planned to have the case go to trial and let a jury decide. I’m glad it’s now been resolved.” Jensen’s attorney, Robert Jaret, echoed those sentiments, saying, “We’re pleased to reach a positive conclusion of his case.” Jensen had been affiliated with San Francisco State for 40 years, first arriving on campus as a wrestler in 1977, then serving as an assistant coach until taking the helm of the Gators mat program beginning in the 1983-1984 season.  In a June 2017 interview with InterMat, Jensen said, “The athletic director Charles Guthrie and Vice President for Advancement Robert Nava came into my office for my evaluation. They basically said, ‘We’re opening up the position and you’re welcome to apply.'” 
Rest of the story at http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/22097?mc_cid=1c7e6d8b49&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

July 24, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized