Whitefish

Former Whitefish Housing Director Awarded $1.5 Million in Defamation Case, Jury Cites Authority Misconduct

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Whitefish, MT — In a significant legal decision that underscores the delicate interplay between public trust and administrative accountability, the former executive director of the Whitefish Housing Authority, Lori Collins, has been awarded $1.5 million in damages by a Flathead County District Court jury. The award on Wednesday comes as a conclusion to a defamation lawsuit initiated by Collins against her former employer, shining a spotlight on the challenges faced by leaders in the non-profit sector. The jury broken down the awarded sum, specifying $850,000 for damage to Collins’ reputation, $75,000 for lost wages, and … Read more

Jury Awards $1.5 Million to Former Whitefish Housing Authority Director in Defamation Case

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Whitefish, Montana — In a significant legal ruling on Wednesday, a district jury awarded a substantial sum for damages to the former executive director of the Whitefish Housing Authority, finding the public housing entity responsible for defamation. This judgment closed a chapter on a lawsuit that underscores the complexities and potential repercussions of alleged unethical behavior and misinformation within housing authority administration. The awarded damages totaled $1.5 million to Lori Collins, who served as the executive director, for the tarnishment of her reputation, loss of wages, and emotional distress she suffered. Breakdown of the award … Read more