By Alabama Public Radio
Marion, AL – The parents of cadets who say they were hazed and assaulted at Lyman Ward Military Academy have reached settlements in their individual lawsuits against the school. A lawyer for the families would not disclose details but says most parents are being compensated for their sons' tuition and medical bills. A mediator in Birmingham heard eight lawsuits in March alleging hazing and abuse against the cadets. An attorney for Lyman Ward says school officials are satisfied a compromise was reached now instead of dragging out for years. The family's lawyer says one condition of the agreement was for the parents to drop any attempts at shutting down the century-old school.