Former Idaho Undersheriff Files Discrimination Lawsuit

July 30, 2012

A former undersheriff in Twin Falls County, Idaho has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming she suffered gender discrimination during her brief time on the job.

Gerlyn “Sam” Walker filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court last week. The Times-News reported that Walker alleges she was regularly treated differently than her male counterparts and should be paid for damages after being demoted in 2009.

Sheriff Department spokeswoman Lori Stewart says department policy forbids commenting on an ongoing lawsuit.

In the lawsuit, Walker claims she was required to work more hours for her salary than salaried men on the administrative team.

She also alleges men on the administrative team received perks not offered her and that she was purposely excluded from daily meetings held at a local coffee shop.

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  • July 30, 2012 at 4:53 pm
    reality bites says:
    Gerlyn Walker, Idaho Ranger....[ cue the drums ]...bringin justice to the wilds of Boise...for two weeks...former undershirt...male counterparts..."bring it on, boys" Actually... read more
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