In a Filing Tuesday from Circuit Court Judge Vernon Miniard, Melisa Taylor (the plaintiff) in a lawsuit filed last year alleging discrimination, dismissed her claim against Mayor Eddie Thomas.
The lawsuit, filed in March in Russell Circuit Court, alleges gender discrimination in the hiring process for Russell Springs Police Chief that took place last year.
Taylor worked for Russell Springs Police for more than 17 years, during which time she held positions from patrol officer to interim police chief following the retirement of former chief Joe Michael Irvin in July 2020.
Taylor was interim chief until the city announced that Tim Pierce would be the department’s new chief in March 2021.
The dismissal does not affect Taylors claim against the city of Russell Springs.