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Article: WSSC Choice Has History of Contract Suits; Leggett Was Unaware Of Disputes, Aide Says
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- The Washington Post
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- March 18, 2009
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The former Texas official nominated yesterday to oversee the
water and sewer system in Montgomery and Prince George's counties
sued two previous employers for breach of contract and left his last
job, at San Antonio's water agency, under an agreement that paid him
$412,000 and barred another lawsuit, according to news accounts and
interviews.
An aide to Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) said
Leggett was unaware that David E. Chardavoyne had sued two private
water companies over contract disputes until The Washington Post
asked about the lawsuits. But he said Leggett still believes
Chardavoyne is the best candidate to be general manager of the
Washington Suburban Sanitary ...