Airport Officer Who Sued City Will Resign

After more than 17 years working as a civilian officer at the 's police substation, Vonnell Adams will resign to settle a federal discrimination lawsuit he filed against the city.

City Attorney Marsha Jones Moutrie announced the settlement Tuesday night, saying that for its part, the city will pay Adams $200,000.

Some of the terms, however, still need to be worked out, according to a court document filed Thursday in Los Angeles.

Adams filed the suit in August of 2010, . He alleged discrimination against black workers was a "custom" and "practice," and that he suffered humiliation, anguish and emotional distress as a result.

"The case was strenuously contested" by the city," Moutrie said.

The parties opted to settle the same day a jury trial was set to begin, March 13.

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"As of now, the parties still need to complete documenting the terms of a written release of all claims, including a waiver of attorney fees and costs (not already provided for in the settlement agreement), and to establish the date and time for plaintiff to submit his resignation/retirement papers," Thursday's filing states.

The attorneys expect to submit their settlement to a federal court judge by April 13.