# Sarpy County Pays $580K in Settlement | Omaha News

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Podcast: [Omaha News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/omaha-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563798)
Published: 2026-07-15T03:27:26+00:00
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Sarpy County just paid $580,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Laurie Burgess, former lead attorney who claims she was demoted and forced out due to age discrimination, a hostile work environment, and being sidelined in favor of younger attorneys — even while battling COVID-19. The case alleges a pattern of replacing experienced staff near retirement with younger hires, and the county’s leadership is named in the fallout. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/81e5ca956d0db162

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