Augsburg (dpa / lby) - Friedrich Pürner, who was replaced as head of the health department in the Aichach-Friedberg district in the Corona crisis, is trying to restore his reputation in court. The administrative court in Augsburg heard several lawsuits by the doctor against the Free State on Thursday. "I want to be rehabilitated," Pürner said at the hearing.
Pürner had to vacate his post in autumn 2020 after criticizing the state government's corona policy. Pürner was then transferred to the State Office for Health and Food Safety. This was understood by him and many others as a punitive transfer of the officer.
The representative of the Free State disagreed in the process that Pürner should be sanctioned with his transfer to the state office. Pürner was supposed to work on the digitization of the health authorities and was qualified for it. "The plaintiff did not suffer any damage." Ultimately, the parties agreed to look for an amicable settlement again, with moderation by the court. Pürner's complaints have been suspended for so long.
