text: The lawsuit says the school district spent almost $14 million in the last 16 years to insure itself against "non-existent or nominal risk."
  Thomas, 61, pleaded guilty last week to 20 counts including embezzlement, money laundering and public corruption. He has admitted to embezzling almost $1 million from the district and accepting kickbacks from insurance executives.
  The Hanahan, S.C., man is awaiting sentencing on the allegations and faces up to 300 years in prison and more than $5 million in fines.
  Last month, an additional 15 counts of embezzlement and forgery from a state grand jury were unsealed. Thomas faces up to 135 years in prison on state charges.
  District lawyer Josh Whitley said he expects additional indictments in the case, and he also expects additional lawsuits.