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Lincoln County Settles Federal Whistleblower Lawsuit with Casey Miller

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What happened

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Lincoln County and Casey Miller settled a federal whistleblower lawsuit that began in March. As part of the agreement, Miller agreed to drop all current and future claims against the county, two top county employees, and a fellow commissioner. Lincoln County's insurance provider will pay Miller’s attorney fees, totaling $64,000.

From klcc.org

Why it matters

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The settlement concludes a contentious federal lawsuit where Miller accused county officials of violating his civil rights. The agreement represents a specific financial cost to Lincoln County, paid through its insurance provider, to resolve the civil rights claims.

From klcc.org

Who's involved

  • Lincoln CountyThe county that reached the settlement and was the subject of the lawsuit.
  • Casey MillerThe plaintiff in the lawsuit who agreed to drop claims in exchange for payment.
  • David CollierThe human resources director for Lincoln County who signed the settlement agreement.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Lincoln CountySpeculative

    Lincoln County might incur a financial cost of $64,000 through its insurance settlement.

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