Section 21 Danger of Waiver of Claims

• Library: Personnel Hearings 2011

Counsel should be careful not to assume too quickly that the political subdivision that dismissed the client is not required by law to hold a post-termination contested case hearing. In Krentz v. Robertson Fire Protection District, 228 F.3d 897 (8^th Cir. 2000), the district’s board dismissed the fire chief, Krentz. Krentz had a property interest in his position because of a contract that had not yet expired. The board notified Krentz of the decision to dismiss him and of the reasons. The board held a...