BRIEF-Buccaneer Energy says CEO Curtis Burton suspended with pay

March 10 (Reuters) - Buccaneer Energy Ltd BCC.AX :

* Chief executive officer suspension

* Says Curtis Burton, chief executive officer and managing director, has been

suspended with pay allowing for a review to be conducted

* Burton filed a lawsuit in district court of Harris County Texas claiming

termination of his employment contract

* Says company will defend the action

* John T. Young, Jr, chief restructuring officer, has assumed Burton'S

executive responsibilities

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