Swanson v. Vill. of Frederic

Plaintiff Kristi Swanson is proceeding on a First Amendment claim against defendant Village of Frederic and several current and former members of the village board. Plaintiff contends that she was terminated from her position as clerk and deputy treasurer of the village in retaliation for her reporting the misconduct of another village employee. Defendants have filed a motion for summary judgment, contending that plaintiff's retaliation claim fails because her speech was not protected by the First Amendment and, even if it was protected, plaintiff was terminated because the village board…