Judge denies former Rochester City Council member's request to add to lawsuit against city

Judge denies former Rochester City Council member's request to add to lawsuit against city

ROCHESTER — A federal judge has rejected a former Rochester City Council member’s request to expand her lawsuit against the city.  U.S. District Court of Minnesota Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz said Molly Dennis’ request to add a claim of First Amendment retaliation to her 2024 lawsuit falls short of meeting requirements for such a claim. “Dennis’ proposed complaint does not plead sufficient facts to make plausible her claim that she was ejected f…