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Former Legislative Aide Sues Colorado Lawmaker and State Over Retaliation

By Michael Fairhurst · Updated October 2026
Former Legislative Aide Sues Colorado Lawmaker and State Over Retaliation

Nick Buttrey, a former senior legislative aide to Colorado Rep. Sheila Lieder, has sued Rep. Lieder and the State of Colorado, represented by attorney Michael Fairhurst. The suit, filed in Denver District Court, alleges First Amendment retaliation, retaliation under the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, and wage retaliation following Mr. Buttrey's termination in June 2026.

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