Boyles v. Lampert

STERNBERG, Judge.

The plaintiff, Harold L. Boyles, was employed by the Mesa County Public Health Department for approximately 12 years, and had been in charge of the Environmental Health Section since 1970. His position was subordinate to that of defendant Dr. Kenneth J. Lampert, Mesa County Director of Public Health. Lampert’s position is subordinate to the Mesa County Health Board, the members of which are appointed by the Mesa County Commissioners (Commissioners). Lampert discharged Boyles. A Grievance Committee upheld the firing after a hearing, and the district court affirmed the…