The notice alleges many emails were sent between board members and meetings were conducted in January and May regarding the negotiations. He continues he informed the compensation committee and select board members he wanted to work four and half more years before retiring. After May, negotiations stopped, he continued in the complaint. Batistatos was relieved of his duties by the board July He alleges compensation that he was entitled to receive under his contract was not paid.
The board also refused to port his personal phone number to him as contemplated by the contract, according to the complaint. Batistatos continues to be paid his salary, but the board has made clear he is no under consideration to continue as president and CEO after Dec.
He also alleges he has been retaliated against for complaining about discrimination in violation of the ADEA, as amended. The board has disputed this claim. Qunell did not immediately return a request for comment Friday. Board members Schuffert and Brashier declined to comment on the matter due to pending litigation. Dabertin and Maloney could not immediately be reached Friday. McDermott also stated he would dismiss the lawsuit if Mr.
McDermott made numerous defamatory statements and erupted in tirades against Mr. Batistatos on Mr. The document goes on to say McDermott complained about Batistatos salary compared to his own, disparaged Batistatos in his job duties and falsely accused him of spending taxpayer money as he sees fit, among other complaints.
On Friday, McDermott called the allegations made in the letter of intent to sue ridiculous. Smith declined to comment.
