Kristi Noem Accused of Threatening Behavior While Evading Lawsuit

Lawsuit Against Kristi Noem

• 📌 Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, is facing accusations of threatening behavior while being served lawsuit papers.
• 🎯 The lawsuit, filed by Travelers United, alleges that Noem failed to disclose compensation for an advertisement promoting Smile Texas, a dental service.

Evasive Tactics and Court Dismissal

• evasive and threatening when process servers attempted to deliver legal documents.
• ⚖️ The court dismissed the case due to the prolonged time it took to serve Noem, despite her apparent awareness of the lawsuit.

Process Server's Fear

• ⚠️ The process server reportedly felt legitimately threatened by Noem, citing her recent public notoriety for shooting a dog and a goat.
• 😨 This fear was amplified by the perception that Noem shoots animals for no reason.

Smile Texas Advertisement

• 🗣️ Noem appeared in a five-minute social media video endorsing Smile Texas, highlighting improvements to her teeth and bite.
• 🤨 The ad was criticized for its content and for suggesting that residents of South Dakota need to travel to Texas for dental work.
• 🎭 The delivery in the ad was described as creepy and weird, with some suggesting it was ad-libbed and lacked professional scripting.

Challenges in Serving Public Figures

• 🏛️ The incident raises questions about the process of serving legal papers to public figures who may be difficult to access.
• 🔒 It was noted that politicians often have security and access barriers that make serving them challenging.
• 💡 A suggestion was made to update service methods, possibly including digital service, to address the difficulty in serving public officials.