An ex-employee at the University of Iowa has won a large settlement from the school over charges of bullying.

Omaha.com reported.

University of Iowa pays $150,000 in deal with ex-study abroad director

The University of Iowa has paid $150,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by its former study abroad director, who claimed her job was eliminated after she complained about being bullied and took leave for depression.

The agreement with Janis Perkins, obtained by the Associated Press, avoids a trial in the 3-year-old case and compensates her for lost wages, emotional distress and legal fees. The deal also means there will be no resolution to a significant dispute over whether the university’s office of ombudsman has a legal privilege that allows it to avoid testifying about its handling of workplace complaints.

“We are pleased that the university recognized Janis’ long and loyal service,” said her attorney, Roxanne Conlin.

The university denied any wrongdoing in the settlement. It has contended that Perkins’ job was eliminated in a “comprehensive reorganization” of its international programs that also resulted in the layoff of another administrator.

Perkins became the school’s first study abroad director in 1997 and is credited with leading the program through tremendous growth. In her lawsuit, she alleged that her job was hastily cut in 2012 after she was the victim of disability discrimination and retaliation.

Perkins suffered from medical and mental health conditions throughout her employment, including severe depression and an autoimmune disorder, which required treatment and periodic absences. She received positive evaluations throughout her tenure and was promoted to assistant dean of international programs in 2010.