Notice of Claim: Wrongful Termination of R. Lamar Whitmer

From Attorney Dennis I. Wilenchik

This morning the City of Scottsdale and the City Manager, in his personal and  official capacity, were served with a notice of claim (attached) regarding what we claim  therein to be the farcical investigation and wrongful termination of R. Lamar Whitmer and  the damage caused to Mr. Whitmer and his reputation as a result. 

What we contend was a sham investigation was predetermined to defame Mr.  Whitmer and result in the City Manager assuming complete control of the Mayor’s staff  and preventing any meaningful oversight of the Manager’s operation of the City  Bureaucracy. It is an issue that will be tested here as will the actions of the City Manager  and his motives in engineering this plot to remove Mr. Whitmer for political purposes and  the manner in which it was carried out. 

Pursuant to Arizona law, a notice of claim is the first step in pursuing justice for  not only Mr. Whitmer but also for the residents of Scottsdale to have an accountable City  Manager. 

Separately, we will be filing a special action regarding Lamar’s termination and the  authority of the City Manager to do so.  

Respectfully, 

Dennis I. Wilenchik, Esq.