Attorney Patrik Griego files an amended petition against County of Humboldt seeking attorney fees, cost of lawsuit and declaring current hiring practices as unlawful

(David Marcus)

Attorney Patrik Griego file an amended petition today in his lawsuit against the County of Humboldt.

The petition names individuals who are listed as citizens, taxpayers and current as well as future clients of the Public Defender office.

The petition states that the County hire a qualified Public Defender who meets the requirements according to Government Code 27701,  that the County of Humboldt hiring practices are unlawful as they exist and asks that the Court award costs of lawsuits and attorney fees and any witness or consultant fees.

Mr. Griego also told me that a request has been made but Mr. Marcus is refusing to turn over his prior employment records.