Two Alaska Psychiatric Institute doctors wrongfully fired by Gov. Dunleavy and his former chief of staff, Tuckerman Babcock, have settled their case for a combined $495,000 payment and a promise that similar firings will not take place again.
Dr. John Bellville listens as ACLU of Alaska Executive Director Joshua Decker announces lawsuits against Governor Mike Dunleavy, his Chief of Staff Tuckerman Babcock, and the State of Alaska on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Bellville and another doctor settled their case on Tuesday. by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his former chief of staff, Tuckerman Babcock, have settled their case for a combined $495,000 payment and a promise that similar firings will not take place again.
Though federal Judge John Sedwick said in October that Dunleavy and Babcock were personally liable for the firings,The agreement was signed Tuesday and released Wednesday by the Alaska chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which represented Dr. Anthony Blanford and Dr. John Bellville.This article is developing and will be updated.Juneau-based James Brooks covers state government, the Alaska Legislature and general assignments for the Daily News.
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