The suit was filed in 2010 by a Robyn Meeks, a former employee at the hospital who claimed she was denied a position because she was African American. She has since returned to the hospital as an employee.
Allen Hospital denied any discrimination occurred. A representative of the hospital said the settlement was made to avoid a divisive trial, according to the report.
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