Shoshone County facing federal lawsuit
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WALLACE — Former Shoshone County employee Zack Ayers and his wife, Joann, recently filed a federal lawsuit seeking millions in damages against Shoshone County and several officials, alleging wrongful termination, retaliation and defamation.
The complaint, filed last month in U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho by attorney Henry Madsen, claims Ayers was fired from his position as District 3 road supervisor in December 2023 after raising concerns about hazardous mine waste disposal by Hecla Mining Co. and alleged mismanagement within the Shoshone County Public Works Department.
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