Former Kevin Harvick Inc. crew chief David Hyder is suing the team for breach of his contract, which included $300,000 in annual salary and consulting fees through 2012, according to the lawsuit. Hyder, fired last week by the organization, filed the lawsuit Sept. 1 in North Carolina Superior Court in Asheboro, N.C. According to the lawsuit, Hyder’s annual base salary was $150,000 and his DHR Inc. was being paid $12,500 a month in consulting fees as part of an agreement that included the 2011 and 2012 seasons. It did not specify the consulting work Hyder was involved with, but Hyder is known for his knowledge in chassis development. Hyder alleges that KHI did not have cause to fire him, according to the terms of his contract. The lawsuit did not describe the reason for the firing, and Hyder’s attorney, Richard Farley, declined to elaborate.(SceneDaily)(9-8-2011)
