Game wardens sue over pay issue

HELENA — Three game wardens have filed a lawsuit against the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks claiming they should be paid for every hour they work on a case for which they must maintain their undercover identities during the entire assignment.

The lawsuit, filed in District Court in Helena on Friday, said the men are required to have nearly constant contact with a suspect and might have to camp or share a house, lodge or room with the person, the Independent Record reported Wednesday.

During that time, they contend, they cannot contact family members for fear of blowing their cover.