I sued my last employer, how do I apply for new jobs?

About 4 years ago I was forced off of my job for filing a complaint about a supervisor that raped me and spent two years sexually harassing me. I honestly tried to go about the correct way of resolving the problem by going to my employer's human resource office. I was made promises of never having to work with this man again, yet the very next day he was working beside me, making my life a living you-know-what. I tried to continue working under the unbearable conditiions, but my hands were shaking so badly I could not even hold a pen to write. I was ostricized, made fun of, etc. for filing a complaint. I was pushed off of my job four months after recieving employee of the month (I recieved this before I filed the complaint). I chose to sue because I only had 5 months to go and my retirement was invested, plus I had great benefits and a very good paying job.
My question is, what do I put on my applications? The employer settled out of court and I was given a letter stating that I left in good standing (even though the settlement states I can never work for them again.......who would want to). I know I will not get a good recommendation from them even though I recieved a promotion during my years there, recieved several outstanding evaluations, etc. Do I tell my possibly future employers that I sued my last employer? I am soon to be an LPN and begin RN school. I don't want my horrible experience with that employer to ruin my chances at a future.
Any help on this would be a great help. Thank you in advance.