The former leader sues the Fargo Park Park for age -old discrimination, hostile working environment | Mighty 790 KFGO

Fargo (KFGO/KVRR) – Former Executive Director of the Fargo Park filed a federal lawsuit, arguing that the board members created a hostile labor environment and discriminated against his age.

Dave Lecker sues the district park for age -old discrimination, revenge and deliberate causing emotional problems.

According to the complaint, the Lecker did not receive significant disciplinary action before he was introduced to the plan for improving efficiency at the end of 2022. The lawsuit states that the tension with the panel of the park grew, he discussed the possibility of early withdrawal from the board, and the council used this information as “an excuse to accelerate its elimination.”

“The public sight of the plaintiff was designed to destroy his professional trust, guaranteeing that his reputation will be constantly damaged,” the complaint said. “Despite his successful management, the plaintiff has repeatedly undergone humiliation and humiliating treatment by members of the board. They openly questioned his leadership, spread the pernicious rumors and expressed false accusations of his labor ethics, creating an hostile work environment. “

The claim also states that the members of the board were called Fargo Lecke apartment as a “flop house” and pressed on it to sell their home of Western Fargo, “despite the full compliance with the policy of residence.”

Lecker – 59 years. He worked in the Fargo Park area for 22 years and held the position of executive director from July 2019 to June 30, 2023.

The Fargo Park said in the written statement:

“We know that the former Executive Director has initiated a lawsuit against the Fargo Park. At this time, the park area did not receive copies of the complaint. We will resolve this issue in full of our domestic policy and legal obligations. We are not able to provide further comments at this time for respect for the process and all participants. ”