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.

[CarbonHunter]

Has anyone seen anything on the local news about this?  I see the reports of a dead whale but nothing about this lawsuit and I think everyone should be aware of the crap that these commission members and animal rights groups are pulling.

[ghosthunter]

I watched news yesterday start to finish on 5 and 7.

Not a word. Being Easter week they might need more time to catch up and request interviews with participants.

However I have not seen a lot of coverage up till now on the whole mess. Almost like it’s being ignored.

[NWR]

Today's Spokane Paper. Article by Jerry Cornfield (really? .. yes it's Cornfield) Washington State Standard.  ... so I looked up this publication and reporter. Never had heard of it before. Not sure of its slant. Maybe someone can enlighten me on the value/slant of this publication .. appears to be digital only.