Watertown town clerk wins mold dispute lawsuit

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Watertown town clerk wins mold dispute lawsuit

December 11, 2007

Boston Globe*

http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2007/12/11/wate

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WATERBURY, Conn.—A Superior Court judge has ruled that Watertown

wrongfully terminated the town clerk's salary last year in a dispute

over medical problems and mold.

more stories like thisThe judge says Town Clerk Virginia is

owed more than a year of back pay.

had sued the town, claiming she was working in an unsafe

environment in the Town Hall because of mold.

went on medical leave in February 2006. She claimed the 113-

year-old Town Hall has widespread mold problems because of water

damage and that's causing her health problems.

The town cut off her pay, but the judge says is an elected

official, not a regular employee and as such her salary must be paid

regardless if she performs her duties.