La Vergne, TN - In a significant development, the City of La Vergne agreed to a settlement with former police officer Maegan Hall, concluding a lawsuit stemming from a widely reported sex scandal within the La Vergne police department in 2023. The settlement, amounting to $500,000, was approved with a 4 to 1 vote by the La Vergne city leaders during a special meeting.

The settlement includes court costs, attorney fees, and expenses, and is to be paid by the city’s insurance provider as a gross settlement. Importantly, the city has made no admission of liability, and the agreement specifies that no taxpayer funds will be used to settle the lawsuit.

The scandal, which came to light in January of last year, involved reports of inappropriate activity within the department, including sexual encounters between officers on duty and on city property, and the sharing of intimate photos and videos among officers. The Police Chief, who was reportedly aware of the activities, did not take action.

Maegan Hall, in an interview, expressed that while she aimed to protect her community, she felt unprotected by the department. Hall’s lawsuit claimed a hostile work environment and alleged grooming by her former supervisors. The resolution of this lawsuit also marks the end of legal proceedings against three of her former superiors in the department.

Alderman Dennis Waldron cast the sole dissenting vote, raising concerns about the message this settlement sends to other employees and the public perception of the city’s stance on such lawsuits.

This settlement closes a chapter on a tumultuous period for the La Vergne police department and opens discussions on workplace conduct and the protection of employees within law enforcement agencies.