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Bryan Spencer v. Francis Howell School Board of Directors, et al.

Date: 06-06-2014

Case Number: 1311-CC00344

Judge: Jon Cunningham

Court: Circuit Court, St. Charles County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: Robert Herman

Defendant's Attorney: Eric Banks, Kathryn Forster and Cindy Ormsby

Description:
St. Charles, MO - Bryan Spencer sued the Francis Howell School Board of Directors on a First Amendment violation theory claiming that his free speech rights were violated when it fired him from his teaching job in 2013. He also challenged the Board's refusal to give him unpaid leave of absence while he was serving in the legislature.



Plaintiff claimed that he, a Republican, was treated differently than other teachers who sought leaves of absence to work on education issues for the Missouri National Education Association, who he claimed were Democrats.



Spencer taught for the school system for 22 years.
Outcome:
Defendants' verdict.
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Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Bryan Spencer v. Francis Howell School Board of Directors...?

The outcome was: Defendants' verdict.

Which court heard Bryan Spencer v. Francis Howell School Board of Directors...?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, St. Charles County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Jon Cunningham.

Who were the attorneys in Bryan Spencer v. Francis Howell School Board of Directors...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Robert Herman. Defendant's attorney: Eric Banks, Kathryn Forster and Cindy Ormsby.

When was Bryan Spencer v. Francis Howell School Board of Directors... decided?

This case was decided on June 6, 2014.