Linda Martin Files Suit Against the MMSD

COMPLAINT [67K PDF] HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

Linda Martin, Plaintiff v. Madison Metropolitan School District and District officials Roger Price, Renee Bremer, Mary Teppo and Donna Williams, Defendants.

The District was Ms. Martin’s employer. Ms. Martin received a right to sue letter from the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission. Allegations include “bid rigging;” discrimination during a hiring process; denial of free speech rights; harassment; wrongful discharge; and intentional violation of federal law.

Susan Troller: School District Sued for Harrassment.

Count I: Madison Metropolitan School District: Discrimination and violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended. This count alleges unlawful discrimination in hiring practices.

Count II: Price, Teppo and Williams: First Amendment Violation. This count alleges discrimination of protected speech when the Plaintiff spoke out regarding bid-rigging activities, budgeting improprieties, and improper distribution of benefits to a co-employee.

The Plaintiff requests recovery of compensatory damages; attorney’s fees, costs and disbursements; award of punitive damages; prejudgment interest and post-judgment interest; and such further relief the Court deems equitable, just and proper.

The Plaintiff demands a trial by jury.

Posted by Don Severson at March 31, 2007 4:43 PM
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