Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — The City of Dothan has reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed by Stephanie Wingfield, ending the sole remaining claim in the case.
Wingfield, was fired from her position as Director of Dothan Leisure Services feeding program back in May of 2022.
The settlement amount was confirmed to be $109,947, which includes attorney’s fees and costs, according to the meeting agenda.
The settlement was approved during the city’s bi-weekly commission meeting with a 3-1 vote. Two commissioners were absent from the meeting. The agreement includes a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice, officially closing the case.
City officials noted that the settlement does not admit wrongdoing or liability on either side but reflects a mutual desire to resolve the matter fully and amicably.
The terms of the settlement remain confidential beyond the disclosed amount, and no further statements will be made by either party or their representatives.
