MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Macomb County alleging a civil conspiracy against her and a violation of her civil rights.
The suit alleges that county officials interfered with her duties as clerk and hindered her ability to appoint and hire employees.
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The Macomb County Clerk’s Office has been short-staffed and Spranger recently told the Board of Commissioners that she hasn’t hired or trained anyone since the Law Enforement Information Network officer in charge retired. Thousands of records continue to collect dust, leaving officers in the dark and potentially putting lives at risk.
The suit also alleges that county officials and members of the media engaged in a civil conspiracy against her, and that the media has reported false and misleading information regarding her offices, including WDIV.
The management of WDIV-TVÂ released the following statement in response to the lawsuit:
WDIV denies any allegations of wrongdoing against its reporters and will continue, as always, to cover issues of importance to our community.
Spranger has recently filed suits against Google for issues regarding her residence and another suit against Macomb County to allow firearms in government buildings.Â
Full coverage of Karen Spranger
Jan. 19, 2017: Spranger barred from using county computers after violating security protocols
March 13, 2017: Spranger seeks lawyer for court battle with Hackel
April 11, 2017: Spranger hides in bathroom to avoid questions about dispute with county board
April 20, 2017:Â Macomb County Clerk fined for ethics violation amid dispute with county board
April 20, 2017:Â Macomb County clerk crashes county car after being fined for ethics violation
April 24, 2017: Neighbor says home listed as Spranger's primary residence overrun with raccoons
May 3, 2017:Â Emails reveal another battle between Spranger and Macomb County officials
May 4, 2017:Â Spranger caught hiding moving boxes to block move to new building
May 9, 2017:Â Legal battle troubles intensify for Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger
May 10, 2017: Judge orders Spranger to cooperate with move to new building
May 17, 2017:Â Spranger answers claims that her office is 'hostile work environment'
June 19, 2017: Simple report turns heated between Spranger and county officials
June 22, 2017:Â Macomb County clerk files suit to allow firearms inside government buildings
June 28, 2017:Â Spranger's employees working in fear after security removed
July 20, 2017:Â Spranger accused of perjury over 'uninhabitable' home in Warren
Aug. 1, 2017:Â Lawsuit announced against Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger
Aug. 14, 2017: Employee calls 911 after Spranger asks to look through her purse
Sept. 22, 2017:Â Spranger accused of moving, hiding computers overnight
Sept. 28, 2017:Â Judge rules against Spranger in 'toxic work environment' case
Oct. 21, 2017: Spranger's totaled car among items up for bids at Macomb County auction
Oct. 25, 2017:Â Spranger caught on video covering up court order
Oct. 27, 2017: Union files restraining order against Spranger over 'hostile workplace'
Oct. 27, 2017:Â Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger sues Google amid residency battle
Nov. 1, 2017: Employee blames Spranger for huge online backlog at office
Nov. 7, 2017: Spranger requests $100K to pay for her ongoing legal battles
Nov. 9, 2017:Â Spranger's office given Thursday deadline to clear e-filing backlog
Nov. 9, 2017:Â Spranger fails to meet judges' backlog deadline
Nov. 9, 2017:Â Spranger solves long wait times by bringing in benches for customers
Nov. 21, 2017: Union files motion to hold Spranger in contempt of court
Nov. 29, 2017:Â Contempt of court hearing held for Spranger
Nov. 30, 2017: Spranger appears before Board of Commissioners
Nov. 30, 2017:Â Spranger grilled over massive backlog in her office
Dec. 11, 2017:Â Judge hears arguments on Spranger's firing of employees
Dec. 15, 2017: Video shows feces, clutter in house Spranger listed as residence