Richmond v. City of Asheville

STEPHENS, Judge.

Factual and Procedural Background

This appeal arises from an order of summary judgment in favor of the City of Asheville and several Asheville public officials on claims alleging malicious prosecution, conspiracy, and various constitutional violations brought by a former city employee. Plaintiff Lisa J. Richmond was hired as director of human resources ("HR") for Asheville in 2006. In her HR role, Richmond became involved in the submission of paperwork to effectuate the 2008 retirement of Linda Clark, a secretary with the Asheville Police Department ("APD"). Clark had failed to…