Maryland Client Wins Case, Breaks Precedent

In November of last year, the firm won an appeal to a suburban County Merit System Protection Board. And then some.

In a decision handed down by the Board, the client's brief suspension was revoked and lost wages and benefits were restored. In addition, all performance evaluations were expunged of negative comments regarding the matter that caused the suspension. The Board didn't stop there however, addressing the issue further and ordering effectiveness assessments on the parties involved and training for the County supervisors in due process requirements in the disciplinary process. Our client did not ask for the last two directives, but the Board ordered them anyway. The Board also ordered the County to pay attorney’s fees for David Wachtel and Emily Read, who handled the appeal, breaking precedent set by another similar case. Clearly the Board recognized the ineffective management at our client's office and saw the need for a comprehensive ruling.

Justin Dreyfuss