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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 7:20 AM ET
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Former Juvenile Center Director Settles County Lawsuit
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Richard Bean, former director of Knox County’s juvenile detention center, settled his lawsuit against Knox County, resolving litigation that began in April 2026. The suit alleged age discrimination and constructive discharge over a 2025 dispute involving a nurse at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center. Settlement terms were not disclosed.
WHO: Richard Bean and Knox County
WHAT: Bean and Knox County reached a settlement in Bean’s lawsuit alleging age discrimination and constructive discharge.
WHEN: Oct 14, 2026
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The lawsuit stemmed from a dispute over proposed disciplinary action against a nurse at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center; Bean alleged age discrimination and constructive discharge.
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