Two tort claims filed in early April allege that former Fruitland High School principal Mike Fitch — who resigned Thursday amid allegations of sexual battery of a school employee — sexually harassed students, at least one of whom was underage.
Torts are legal complaints that precede lawsuits against public agencies.
The Idaho Statesman reports, Fitch is facing three misdemeanor charges related to the employee’s reports of alleged sexual battery and harassment.
Fitch remained on paid administrative leave until his resignation on Thursday.
Both of the tort claims filed in April allege that the victims experienced “pain, suffering, emotional distress, psychological harm, and mental anguish.” Neither claim specifies economic damages.
