The Benton-Franklin Health District has received unsubstantiated Notice of Claims for Damages on behalf of three employees of the District. The Board of Health and District deny any unsubstantiated allegations that there were any complaints related to Mr. Zaccaria’s behavior in the workplace prior to his resignation from the District. The District and Board of Health are committed to ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees. Employees are encouraged to report any inappropriate behaviors pursuant to the established policies in place for the District. In light of the pending Notice of Claims, the District will not comment further at this time.