Clay School Board member sues after racial-remarks dispute

## The lawsuit A firefighter who is also a Clay School Board member has filed a lawsuit after being chastised for remarks described as racial. The lawsuit is the latest action in a dispute involving an elected school official and comments that drew criticism.

## What is known The development involves the Clay School Board member’s work as a firefighter, service on the school board and the legal action that followed the remarks. The case’s filing date, court, named parties, specific claims and requested remedy have not been stated.

## What comes next The case will proceed through the court process. Future filings could identify the legal claims, explain the response to the remarks and show how the parties ask the court to resolve the dispute.