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David Matusik v. Lake Ozark Fire Protection District
Date: 03-07-2026
Case Number: WD88004
Judge: Daniel Green
Court: Circuit Court, Osage County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Richard Barry, III and Megen Siebelts
Defendant's Attorney: Jill Leka
Description:
Jefferson City, Missouri, civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in an employment case.
A disciplinary proceeding was initiated against David Matusik, an employee of the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District (the District). Following a hearing, the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District Board of Directors (the Board) terminated Matusik’s employment. Matusik filed a petition for judicial review pursuant to 536.1001 in the Cole County Circuit Court (circuit court).
The circuit court reversed the Board’s decision terminating Matusik’s employment, remanded the case back to the District, and ordered that Matusik be reinstated. The District appeals. We conclude that the Board’s decision terminating Matusik’s employment is lawful, is supported by competent and substantial evidence, and is not arbitrary and capricious.
A disciplinary proceeding was initiated against David Matusik, an employee of the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District (the District). Following a hearing, the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District Board of Directors (the Board) terminated Matusik’s employment. Matusik filed a petition for judicial review pursuant to 536.1001 in the Cole County Circuit Court (circuit court).
The circuit court reversed the Board’s decision terminating Matusik’s employment, remanded the case back to the District, and ordered that Matusik be reinstated. The District appeals. We conclude that the Board’s decision terminating Matusik’s employment is lawful, is supported by competent and substantial evidence, and is not arbitrary and capricious.
Outcome:
Reversed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of David Matusik v. Lake Ozark Fire Protection District?
The outcome was: Reversed.
Which court heard David Matusik v. Lake Ozark Fire Protection District?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Osage County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was Daniel Green.
Who were the attorneys in David Matusik v. Lake Ozark Fire Protection District?
Plaintiff's attorney: Richard Barry, III and Megen Siebelts. Defendant's attorney: Jill Leka.
When was David Matusik v. Lake Ozark Fire Protection District decided?
This case was decided on March 7, 2026.