Virginia Employment Law, led by attorney Thomas E. Strelka, represents former Spotsylvania County Superintendent Mark Taylor in a wrongful termination and First Amendment lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Taylor alleges he was terminated “with cause” after organizing a Christian literature book fair at Riverbend High School on December 2, 2023—an event he personally funded and arranged as a private citizen under procedures allowed by the school board. fredericksburgfreepress.com

The suit accuses School Board Chair Lorita Daniels, Vice Chair Nicole Cole, and other board members of retaliating against Taylor for exercising protected speech and association. The board’s response cited alleged contract irregularities, policy violations, and other issues unrelated to the book fair. Taylor seeks compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, equitable relief, and attorneys’ fees.

An article on the case may be read HERE.