Michael Battle Issues Report In Buffalo Removal Hearing
After an eight-day hearing, Schlam Stone & Dolan Partner Michael Battle, who had been appointed by the Mayor of Buffalo to preside over a removal hearing for Buffalo's Commissioner of Human Resources, issued his report and recommendation to the Mayor. Mr. Battle's report found that payment of insurance premiums on behalf of 170 dead retirees, at a cost of $839,688.18, constituted sufficient cause for firing the Commissioner. The Mayor adopted Mr. Battle's recommendation completely, and removed the Commissioner from her position. Schlam Stone & Dolan Counsel Vitali S. Rosenfeld and Schlam Stone & Dolan Associate David G. Abrams assisted Mr. Battle in this matter.
Buffalo Mayor Fires Commissioner Tyomas
Reported in Buffalo News, January 10, 2011
Decision Reached In Karla Thomas Matter
Reported on WKBW.com, January 10, 2011