Former staffer sues Rep. Doug Lamborn, alleging minimal COVID protocols and retaliation (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) AP FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2019, file photo, Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., speaks at the Capitol in Washington. Lamborn on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, joined the state's newest member of Congress, Republican Lauren Boebert, in saying he will vote against certifying Democrat Joe Biden's presidential election victory in a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, Jan. 6. (House Television via AP, File) and last updated 2021-05-13 19:40:19-04 DENVER â A former staffer of Congressman Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado Springs, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday claiming the congressman took âa reckless and dangerous approachâ to COVID-19 and fired him for calling for more protections against the virus â something Lambornâs office denies.