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Gladwin County sheriff authorized to pursue breach-of-contract case over early resignation
Summary
Sheriff Mike Shea received board approval to file a breach-of-contract lawsuit in the 80th District Court against a former employee who resigned after 27 months despite signing a 60-month agreement, the board voted Nov. 25 to allow the action.
Sheriff Mike Shea told the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 25 that a former department employee who had signed a contract committing to 60 months of service resigned after 27 months, and he asked permission to pursue legal remedies. The board voted to authorize filing a court case in the 80th District Court.
Shea explained that the former employee voluntarily resigned after 27 months but had previously signed an agreement expecting a longer tenure; the sheriff characterized the matter as a breach of that signed agreement. The board approved the sheriff's request on a motion by Commissioner Tami O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Tom Winarski.
Minutes record no in-meeting response from the former employee; the authorization directs the sheriff to proceed with filing as appropriate and to report back to the board if legal action is taken.
Next steps: The Sheriff's Office will prepare and file any necessary complaint in the 80th District Court and report status to the board.
