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The matter concerns a disciplinary action against Lieutenant David DeForest, resulting in a three-day unpaid suspension for sending an email to Public Safety officers referencing that an officer now had a CPL. 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member who had a CPL.  \nDecision and Order:The Court finds the suspension of the Plaintiff baseless afterhearing testimony.The court finds that the emails did not constitute any form ofharassment because it was legally disseminated by a law enforcement personnel.$500.00 towards the Plaintiff's attorney fees.  \nLRBOI Tribal Council v LRBOI Tribal Ogema ---14127GC  \nSummary:This matters involves a contract between the Tribe and a law firm torepresent the Tribe with regards to labor matters.The contract was approved by theOgema and ratified by the Tribal Council.The contract stated “This engagement may beterminated by either party by giving written notice to the other party.”  \nDecision and Order:In Conclusion the Constitution gives Tribal Council authority toauthorize,employ,etc.also implies the authority to un-authorize,or un-employ,andthence terminate the contract.The plaintiff's motion for summary disposition is granted.  \nLRBOI Tribal Council v Mitchell ---14145GC  \nSummary:A motion was filed from an action filed by Tribal Council seekingMandamus,Injunctive,and Declaratory Judgment,as well as a claim for conversion.  \nDecision and Order:The Court rules that Mr.Mitchell is not the proper party.This caseis dismissed for failure to name the proper party.  \nMARTIN v LRBOI ---\\#14258GR  \nSummary:Petitioner filed an appeal to Tribal Court regarding Termination as PublicSafety Director.The Tribe terminated due to egregious actions and felt the terminationwas correct and prudent outcome.  \nDecision and Order:The decision to terminate the Director of Public Safety as he didnot do the job he was paid to do was upheld by the Court.  \nSZYNSKI v LRBOI ---\\#14260GR  \nSummary:The Petitioner filed a Grievance for termination from employment with theDepartment of Public Safety as the Respondent terminated him for egregious actions.  \nCause:Carrying unregistered weapons for which you were not qualified,in violation ofthe Departmental SOPs on firearms.  \nDecision and Order:The Court finds that the allegations as a cause for termination donot rise to the level of being egregious.The Petitioner shallbe reinstated to the sameposition held before termination.He shall receive back pay and any benefits.  \nDEFOREST v LRBOI ---\\#14262GR  \nSummary:The Petitioner filed a Grievance for termination from employment with theDepartment of Public Safety.The Petitioner was terminated for egregious actions  \nDecision and Order:The Court finds the behavior of Lieutenant was egregious,ongoing and a detriment to the department.  \nC  \nC  \nPLAINTIFF:  \nDAVID DEFOREST  \nCASE NO.:  14036GRHON.DANIEL BAILEY  \nV.  \nDEFENDANT:LRBOI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY  \nAttorney for Plaintiff  \nDennis M.Swain  \nP.O.Box 288  \nBeulah MI 49617  \nAttorney for Defendant:Damian S.Fisher  \n2608 Government Center DriveManistee MI 49660  \n# ORDER AFTER INFORMAL HEARING ON GRIEVANCE\n\nAt a session of said Court on March 10,2014In the Reservation Boundaries of theLittle River Band of Ottawa Indians,State of MichiganPRESENT:HON.DANIEL BAILEY  \nThis issue comes to the Tribal Court after Plaintiff received a disciplinary action resultingin three days unpaid suspension from his duties as Lieutenant for the Little River Band ofOttawa Indians Public Safety Department.An informal hearing was noticed and held onMarch 10,2014.  \nOn November 21,2013,Lt.DeForest issued an email addressed to All Public Safetystating:  \n“Officers:  \nisrael Stone now has a CPL.\"  \nOn January 24,2014,Michael Martin,the Director of LRB Public Safety disciplined Lt.DeForest by issuing a three(3)day suspension of the Plaintif's position,without pay.DeForest was suspended for singling out Mr.Stone by sending that email to his officers.  \nThe Court is in receipt of Lieutenant DeForest's Personnel file.There are no \"write-ups”;no disciplinary actions;and no ind","cbCaibcioChi9Xf6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibcioChi9Xf6","pdf",1742586,23,"English","# ORDER AFTER INFORMAL HEARING ON 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