LUFKIN, TX (KTRE) -
A trial date has been set for a lawsuit from a former municipal judge against the City of Zavalla.
The trial is set for Nov. 12, 2013.
Bruce Milstead alleges his firing came in retaliation for reporting a
possible crime by former mayor Greg Fletcher, who is the son of the
current mayor, Jimmy Davis.
According to the lawsuit, Fletcher used City of Zavalla money to
purchase $1,000 worth of tires for $500 for his personal use in Fall
2011. Fletcher then reimbursed the city but did not pay sales tax on the
tires.
Milstead reported the incident to Ranger Steve Rayburn, who determined Fletcher violated the law, according to the complaint.
Fletcher resigned in December 2011 and Milstead alleges Davis
announced he would run for mayor and would "kick everyone out who had
anything to do with getting his son investigated."
Council members Sue Hough, Pam Hooks and Nicole Yarborough voted to fire Milstead on Aug. 7.
Milstead alleges the termination came in retaliation, a violation of the 14th Amendment.
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