Breaking news: Lorna Smith and WWF sue WDFW Director and Deputy Director

[CarbonHunter]

Might this be an attempt to get Kelly Susewind to retire? They are suing him individually and if he has to hire an attorney it might be a harassment strategy to get him to retire. They would love to pick a new Director while the four still have some influence. Next year they might not have much say in a replacement if two of them are gone.

I’m pretty sure the state is on the hook to pay his legal bills even if they sue him personally given the alleged misconduct happened in an official role.   

[HntnFsh]

That would be my bet!

[TriggerMike]

Doesn't the governor pick the director?

[Humptulips]

The Commission appoints the Director since 1994.

[Westside88]

These commissioners (hopefully soon ex commissioners) were either too dumb or too arrogant (probably both) to even come close to following the law. This is nothing more than attempt to deflect blame. It’s basically the equivalent of a criminal suing a detective for harassment. I hope the state not only defends the director they should also pursue charges for fraud over the billing that occurred. Don’t settle, beat their ass in court

[EnglishSetter]

When you don't like the message, attack the messenger.