Co-owners of Boulder’s Liberty Puzzles claim that the ex-wife of one is a toxic executive whose bad behavior and outlandish accusations cost it a kiosk at Denver International Airport.

In affidavits filed last week, Chris Wirth and Jeff Eldridge say that Liberty is thriving, with annual profit of $7 million last year and 25 employees added in the past 12 months, evidence that a court-appointed caretaker is not needed for the company, as co-owner Sage Wirth insists.

“Appointing a stranger to take over the management will be detrimental,” says Eldridge, “and in my opinion could cause the loss of valuable employees and potentially even customers.”

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