Lawsuit continues between Supreme Court chief justice, court employee

KUAR | By Josie Lenora

A lawsuit between Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker and court employees is set to go forward.

The suit is about Baker's alleged unprofessional conduct. Baker is said to have harassed and retaliated against employees of the Administrative Office of the Courts, a group of non-political staffers who help with day-to-day court business.

Last year, the AOC conducted a human resources investigation into her behavior. In January, Baker attempted to fire ten court employees. This was stopped by the high court in a case she is now attempting to throw out.

Lawsuit continues between Supreme Court chief justice, court employee

John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate

The Arkansas Supreme Court building in Little Rock.