Comments on: Don’t Hit Rewind Button

By: Tam

Tam — Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:31:13 +0000

I think they’ll fight it. A new Mayor and Council will not be able to answer the question of what was in the audit which resulted in the termination. Thus many old faces will necessarily be in the spotlight again (that can’t be fun). In an at-will environment, “no reason” is better than giving a reason which then evaporates as facts come out. May have been better left alone; surprised she didn’t ask for more; wouldn’t be surprised to see her win a judgement; the cost of defending the City will exceed what it costs to setttle; won’t be won for the City at summary judgement. Those are my predictions.

By: Sharon Ullman

Sharon Ullman — Thu, 11 Aug 2005 20:59:53 +0000

I disgree. Susie was an at-will employee. She could be terminated with or without cause. Under the circumstances, I would have to agree with The Guardian: she would have been better off keeping quiet and leaving well enough alone. To you and me it sounds like she is asking for a lot of money, but put in perspective of her annual salary, which I seem to recall was well in excess of $100,000, I’m actually surprised that she didn’t add at least one more zero to her claim. I think Boise City’s taxpayers would be outraged if the City doesn’t fight this one to the end and ask the court to force Ms. Mimura to reimburse their attorneys’ fees once they win.

By: john Dadabay

john Dadabay — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 20:30:35 +0000

Anyone out there want to take wagers on this one?
I bet the city will cough up something otherwise why would she ask for so much.