E. Hartford to pay $1.5 million for pool death

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — East Hartford officials have agreed to a $1.5 million settlement with the family of a 15-year-old boy who drowned last year in the high school's pool.

Marcum Gyamfi Asiamah was a freshman when he drowned Jan. 11, 2012. His mother, Doris Amponsah, filed a notice of intent to sue the town and local and school officials.

The Journal Inquirer of Manchester reports that Town Council Chairman Richard Kehoe said Wednesday the settlement is based on an assessment of the town's ability to defend itself against the lawsuit and that officials are pleased to settle the matter.

He said that following the drowning, the school board has required a lifeguard at all school pools during swim classes.

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Information from: Journal Inquirer