Pearce v. State

LAVENDER, J.,

with whom ALMA WILSON, J., joins, dissenting.

¶ 1 When the parties’ certiorari submissions are reviewed, including briefs submitted after our grant of certiorari, it becomes clear that all issues presented in this appeal have become moot by virtue of a post-appeal settlement agreement reached by the parties. The submissions reveal the terms of the settlement include: the agreement of appellant, the Department of Human Services (DHS) to reinstate and maintain appellee in a classified position, to renounce any right to continue or recommence disciplinary proceedings against her, to…