The Eureka Springs City Council has agreed to settle an ongoing civil case involving a former city firefighter.
The council heard from Michael Mosely, who is representing the city through the Arkansas Municipal League, at a special called meeting Friday, April 21, regarding a lawsuit filed by Jason Morris.
Morris filed the First Amendment retaliation lawsuit on April 8, 2016, after being terminated from the Eureka Springs Fire Department by former chief Randy Ates.
Mosely said he has been working to negotiate a settlement with Morris’ attorneys, saying the two parties have come to a consensus on an offer. Mosely said Morris is asking for $5,500 in back pay, $5,500 in non-wage compensatory damages and $34,000 in attorney’s fees and other costs, totaling $45,000.