Kansas officials have agreed to have the state pay $350,000 to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit against former Attorney General Phill Kline.

Gov. Sam Brownback and top legislative leaders approved the settlement Wednesday. The money will go to Jacqie Spradling, a former senior prosecutor in Johnson County.

Kline was Johnson County district attorney when he dismissed Spradling in April 2007, citing insubordination and a poor attitude.

But Spradling alleged in a lawsuit filed in Johnson County that Kline was retaliating against her for complaining about sex discrimination.

The governor and legislative leaders were involved because they must approve settlements of lawsuits involving state officials, including district attorneys.

Kline’s attorney said the settlement arose from negotiations that he described as tedious.