Fired Chula Vista city manager asks for $195K Sep 25, 2008
CHULA VISTA Former Chula Vista City Manager David Garcia, fired last week after officials investigated his Internet use at City Hall, asked the city to pay him $195,000 so he wouldn't sue for wrongful termination. The City Council voted 3-2 Wednesday to reject the request. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Leader of Hazlehurst schools dismissed Sep 24, 2008
"I'm not going to let this stop my career," said Twyner, 52, "and I won't accept a wrongful termination.". Blackmon relieved Twyner of his duties on Monday for failing to report to Hazlehurst Elementary School and extended absences, as well as for "failure to comply with duties requested by the conservator," according to the letter. (The Clarion-Ledger)
5 vie for seats on Coalinga council Sep 22, 2008
8 million claim earlier this year against the city for wrongful termination. He later reached a settlement with city officials for about $225,000. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Former inspector issues discrimination complaint Sep 21, 2008
(AP) -A former technical inspector filed a complaint against NASCAR with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging racial discrimination, a hostile work environment and wrongful termination ... Duckett was named in Mauricia Grant's $250 million lawsuit against NASCAR, alleging racial and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR faces discrimination complaint Sep 21, 2008
In a brief statement included in the complaint, Duckett wrote, "During my employment I was subjected to different terms and conditions of employment and a hostile work environment because of my race and marital status and was wrongfully terminated in violation of Title VII and corresponding state laws."Duckett was named in the $225 million lawsuit filed in June by former NASCAR official Mauricia Grant in which she alleged racial and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful... (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR will open 2009 season with new drug testing policy (Today) Sep 21, 2008
A former technical inspector filed a complaint against NASCAR with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging racial discrimination, a hostile work environment and wrongful termination. Dean Duckett, who is black, said discrimination started in May 2001 and lasted until NASCAR fired him from his job in the Cup series in November 2007. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 14, 2008 Sep 15, 2008
As governor, she is under investigation for alleged abuse of power by her office in a wrongful termination of her public safety commissioner, who had refused to fire her ex-brother-in-law. She claims to fight pork-barrel projects but, as mayor, her town of 5,000 lobbied for 27 million in federal funds. (North County Times)
News tracker Sep 14, 2008
Burright s lawsuit claims wrongful termination, interference with his employment relationship with the county and wrongful public release of details of a state police investigation. Burright was a candidate for Benton County sheriff, but withdrew from the race after allegations surfaced that he had exaggerated his qualifications and training when applying for a promotion and had purchased a phony degree from a non-accredited online university. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ex-Fresno Pacific director's lawsuit alleges retaliation Sep 13, 2008
The lawsuit says that Thomason is a victim of wrongful termination, breach of contract, defamation and retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. The university hasn't had a chance to review the lawsuit, said Fresno Pacific spokeswoman Diana Bates Mock. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
David Fiderer at the Huffington Post Sep 9, 2008
Schmitz had sued the college that administered the CITY program for wrongful termination and won. More specifically, Schmitz' contact of employment was not renewed after almost four years. (Harper's Magazine)
Reynal's lawsuit cleared in mediation Sep 9, 2008
A wrongful termination lawsuit involving West Melbourne City Manager David Reynal was resolved through mediation. The outcome of the case -- which stemmed from Reynal's former job as the town manager of Front Royal, Va. (Florida Today)
Palin's swift rise is the talk of her Alaskan town Sep 6, 2008
She also fired Police Chief Irl Stambaugh, who unsuccessfully sued her for wrongful termination, according to court records. Though many favored her no-nonsense attitude and open door policy, Wasilla substitute teacher Anne Kilkenny compared the atmosphere surrounding Palin to a popularity contest. (CNN)
Assessor, city settles lawsuit Sep 4, 2008
Kattmann, in her wrongful termination suit, alleged that the council fired her partly in "retaliation" for her questioning why she had been excluded from an executive staff retirement plan. In the suit, she also alleged that alleged that city leaders fired her because they had been inundated with complaints from residents upset by significant increases in their property assessments, particularly in waterfront communities. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
VP PICK: 'Old boy's network' shaken up Sep 4, 2008
Stambaugh filed a federal lawsuit in 1997 against Palin for wrongful termination that was dismissed. Not afraid 'to break glass. (USA Today)
Mayor Palin: A Rough Record Sep 2, 2008
Stambaugh, the police chief and member of Palin's step aerobics class, filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination, alleging that Palin terminated him in part at the behest of the National Rifle Association, because he had opposed a concealed-gun law the NRA supported. He eventually lost the suit. (Time.com)
3rd Circuit: Agreement Can Be Enforced Despite Language Barrier Aug 30, 2008
In response, Morales filed a wrongful termination suit in federal court. Lawyers for Sun moved for a stay of the suit, arguing that it should be sent to arbitration. (Law.com)
Multnomah County's primary election went smoothly Aug 30, 2008
Mary Shultz, the former assistant elections director, has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the county. But the elections office's smooth performance during the primary -- with high turnout and national attention -- put those fears to rest. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
AP: Renewed Lawsuit Seeks E-mails From Missouri Governor Aug 28, 2008
Eckersley has filed a separate wrongful termination and defamation lawsuit against Blunt and several past and present governor's office employees. Blunt has defended Eckersley's firing as legitimate. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Hearing set on county tax rate Aug 25, 2008
Discuss and/or approve renewal of policy for Commercial Automobile Policy, General Liability, Crime Employee Dishonesty, Portable Equipment and Management Liability (for Director ers to include sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination) for the EMS department with VFIS of Texas for the period 10/01/08 - 10/01/09 in the amount of $33,920. 00 - Linda McKenzie. (Huntsville Item)
Oral leases renew automatically Sept. 1 (12) Aug 25, 2008
When wrongful termination occurs and the case goes to court, the injured party is normally awarded a normal profit from the land, and sometimes punitive damages. The date of automatic renewal was changed from Nov. 1 to Sept. 1 several years ago to protect tenants who plant fall-seeded crops such as winter wheat. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Errors leave some without insurance Aug 24, 2008
Melissa Boudreault, director of Commonwealth Care, estimated there have been fewer than 100 wrongful terminations brought to the attention of the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector board, the state agency that regulates Commonwealth Care ... That upgrade, Boudreault said, should ease the wrongful termination issue and allow the state to reimburse those whose coverage was erroneously canceled. (Boston Globe)
SmallTownPapers, Inc. Responds to Justice Department Aug 23, 2008
Enforcing Employment Rights of Air Force Reservist SEATTLE, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SmallTownPapers president and founder Paul Jeffko today responded to a Justice Department lawsuit filed against his company for the wrongful termination of a military employee. Jeffko said the Justice Department complaint is inaccurate and misrepresents the circumstances surrounding Frank Bonnin's voluntary departure from SmallTownPapers in 2006. (PR Newswire)
Shoe Do "Came By" my house Aug 22, 2008
SHOE-DO SUPPORTER wrote on Aug 18, 2008 11:51 AM:" Mr. Lewis has done many things in our district (5). Maybe he couldn't please a personal favor for you but he does what the majority ask him to do. LIARS? What about our seeking opponent for District 5. RETIRED OR TERMINATED? Check the court records: Why sue for wrongful termination when you were fired.... ". district voter wrote on Aug 17, 2008 11:03 PM:" we all know the facts. we all see the facts. shoe do has been makeing promises and saying... (New Iberia, LA)
Report clears Flagler staff of bias Aug 19, 2008
Constructive discharge is a form of wrongful termination wherein a supervisor creates working conditions so intolerable an employee is forced to quit, according to legal standards. County spokesman Carl Laundrie said Flagler County hired Dorothy Green of the law office of Latham, Shuker, Eden & Beaudine and paid $15,000 for the investigation, which was ordered in January. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
City spent $1.6M defending itself in discrimination lawsuit Aug 19, 2008
5 million wrongful termination lawsuit, the city of Cambridge is facing a hefty legal bill. Since 1998, Cambridge has spent a total of $1. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Fired Wright City Official Plans Lawsuit Aug 16, 2008
The lawsuit is expected to allege wrongful termination and violation of Mershon's civil rights, sources indicated. Mershon did not disclose his attorney's name. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Former deputy tries to move on Aug 15, 2008
He's seeking reinstatement to his job as a deputy based on wrongful termination. But mainly, Amador is just grateful he was found not guilty. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Supporters Urge City Council To Rehire Auditor Aug 14, 2008
She filed a wrongful termination suit with the Nebraska Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and won. Bonn and her attorney are still deciding their next action. (7 KETV Omaha)
Time for a real city attorney Aug 12, 2008
Under Machado, three fired employees he represented in his private practice in a wrongful termination suit against the city have been rehired. One of them was fired for allegedly doctoring the computer system to pad his paychecks. (Nogales International, AZ)
Ledger probe ends Aug 7, 2008
Ruling in 'Price' suit A judge has dismissed allegations against Bob Barker in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by a "Price is Right" employee, saying the game-show's longtime host was not her boss. Deborah Curling, a former production assistant, sued Barker, CBS and production company FremantleMedia North America in October, claiming she faced retaliation after testifying against Barker in another wrongful termination lawsuit. (Boston Globe)
Marble Rock mayor considers re-firing reinstated employee Aug 7, 2008
Mark Walk, city attorney for Marble Rock, told Merfeld if he does that, you are asking for a lawuit by Guthart for wrongful termination ... I can't believe he hasn't sued already for wrongful termination, or at least harrassment. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Ex-Selma wrestling coach files claim Aug 6, 2008
Former wrestling coach Naser Husein has taken his first step toward suing Selma Unified School District, filing a wrongful termination claim that alleges racial discrimination. "It's 100% about race," said Husein, the son of Palestinian immigrants. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Judge dismisses county’s request for suit dismissal Aug 6, 2008
Steve Petrou, a Houston-based attorney representing both Massey and Windham, who specializes in cases involving harassment and discrimination on the job, including wrongful termination, is representing the two former county employees. Grimes County and Buck LaQuey wanted it thrown out. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Ex-employee sues Sheriff's Department Aug 5, 2008
Advertisement A former correctional officer with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department has filed a lawsuit against the agency for alleged discrimination, wrongful termination and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Edward Cox, 26, claims he was fired from the Sheriff's Department in October 2007, after working for the department for four months, because of his physical disability. (Santa Maria Times)
Braunschweig, county reach settlement Aug 1, 2008
On Aug. 11, 2003, Braunschweig filed an action against Holmes, Skilling and the Board of Supervisors alleging: Wrongful termination because Holmes was not legally the county attorney, had no legal authority to remove him from the position and the defendants violated Iowa Code section 331. 903 (how appointments of deputies, assistants and clerks are to be carried out) and the Iowa veteran's preference law, and he was terminated because he exercised his right to free speech. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
DeSoto Council approves Gilbert settlement Jul 31, 2008
Former DeSoto city clerk Tina Gilbert will receive a $50,000 settlement for a wrongful termination suit she filed against the city after being fired June 12, 2007. After a year of negotiations between lawyers on both sides of the suit, the city finally made an offer with which Gilbert could agree, and the claim is being paid immediately out of the city's general fund. (Dallas County News, IA)
Prominent Lawyer Accused by Former Paralegal of Being 'Sexual Predator' Jul 30, 2008
Robinson, who alleges she worked under Laminack's supervision at O'Quinn Laminack and at Laminack Pirtle from May 2002 until her "wrongful termination" on April 14, 2008, seeks unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act totaling $27,500, plus an equal amount in penalties, plus attorney fees and costs. Laminack, managing partner of Laminack Pirtle, could not immediately be reached for comment. (Law.com)
Kattmann suit moves forward Jul 29, 2008
Kattmann filed the wrongful termination suit that alleges her firing by the Suffolk City Council was done partly in "retaliation" for her questioning why she had been excluded from an executive staff retirement plan. Parker, on Monday, indicated that he saw enough evidence to support moving ahead on Kattmann's breach of contract and retaliatory discharge claims against the city. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Attorney jumps to Bullivant as firm grows employment practice Jul 28, 2008
Employment law is not a core practice area at Diepenbrock Harrison, but it s a growing one at Bullivant particularly in a down economy when layoffs prompt wrongful termination complaints and other types of litigation. Susan is a very accomplished trial lawyer who really adds to the depth of our trial bench in Sacramento, said Sacramento lawyer and Bullivant board chair Taylor Florence. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
More of this story... Jul 24, 2008
A former library aide at the Lindsay branch has filed a claim for wrongful termination against Tulare County. The claim was filed on July 9 by Warren Paboojian, the attorney representing former library aide Brenda Biesterfeld, who was fired March 6 after reporting a patron viewing child pornography to the Lindsay Police Department. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Palenick gets his day in court Jul 24, 2008
That s when a hearing will take place on former Rio Rancho City Manager Jim Palenick s wrongful termination lawsuit. Palenick was fired in December of 2006 by city councilors. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Goldman Sachs invests $21m in CambridgeSoft Jul 22, 2008
Ex-Bruker unit VP claims wrongful termination Brian Lamy, a former vice president and tax director for Bruker Corp.'s BioSpin unit, sued the Billerica life sciences company in federal court last week, saying he was wrongfully fired after complaining about accounting practices. Lamy said he voiced his concerns to his supervisor and a company attorney in June 2007 and was fired a month later because of "poor attendance," according to the suit. (Boston Globe)
Wrestling coach is set to sue Selma Jul 22, 2008
Husein's attorney, Gabriele Alger-Gruelich, alleges Husein, who is of Palestinian descent, is the victim of an anti-Arab bias and that the coach plans to file a claim against Selma Unified School District for wrongful termination. The claim is the first step before a lawsuit can be filed. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Fired library aide claims wrongful termination Jul 16, 2008
VISALIA -- A library aide who lost her job with Tulare County has filed a claim for wrongful termination alleging she was fired for calling police to say she saw a patron viewing child pornography on a library computer. The claim, signed by Fresno attorney Warren Paboojian -- who is representing former library assistant Brenda Biesterfeld -- is the first step before a lawsuit can be filed. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Former administrator wins termination case Jul 15, 2008
(AP) - A former Monroe City Schools administrator won $246,000 in a judgment against the school district for wrongful termination. A jury ruled that the district violated Deborah Mahan's due-process rights by failing to conduct tenure hearing when her employment was terminated. (KSLA.com, LA)
The underside of NASCAR Jul 14, 2008
Now Grant has filed a $225 million harassment lawsuit against NASCAR alleging "racial and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination." "I loved it. It was a great, exciting, adrenaline-filled job where I worked with fast cars and the best drivers in the world," Grant told the Associated Press. "But there was an ongoing daily pattern (of harassment). It was the nature of the people I worked with, the people who ran it, it trickled down from the top." The lawsuit details 23... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Blunt decision Jul 7, 2008
Blunt faces a civil wrongful termination lawsuit filed in January by former staff member Scott Eckersley, who alleges Blunt and other members of his administration improperly fired Eckersley and then sent defamatory statements about him to several newspaper reporters across the state. Blunt also was sued in May by an independent team appointed by Attorney General Nixon, a Democratic candidate for governor, assembled to investigate the Blunt administration's handling of e-mail records. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
State to mediate former Flagler attorney's discrimination complaint Jul 3, 2008
(Constructive discharge is a form of wrongful termination wherein a supervisor makes one's working conditions so intolerable they're forced to quit, according to legal standards. . (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Analyst Reynolds makes return to TBS Jul 2, 2008
Reynolds, a former All-Star second baseman who now appears at MLB.com and works some New York Mets local TV games, settled his $5 million wrongful termination lawsuit against ESPN in April. Reynolds said he "stood on principle and never wavered.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Most employees can be terminated at any time Jun 29, 2008
He stated I was an "employee at will." Do I have any grounds for a wrongful termination ... Based on my limited knowledge about your particular situation, it is difficult for me to assess whether you have a strong case for successful wrongful termination suit. (Boston Globe)
Chevron ordered to pay $5.5 million in wrongful firing case Jun 29, 2008
5 million by a San Francisco federal court jury that found Chevron liable for retaliation and wrongful termination. Kiran Pande, who holds a Ph. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
City seeks to have suit dismissed Jun 27, 2008
The city is asking the courts to dismiss former Assessor Maria Kattmann's wrongful termination lawsuit. Kattmann sued the city in May, one week after the Suffolk City Council voted unanimously to fire her. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Turnover, turmoil plague Humane Society Jun 24, 2008
In January 1997, Jewell sued the agency for breach of contract, wrongful termination, libel and more. In March, an animal control supervisor was arrested on charges of forgery and grand theft for allegedly stealing from her employees and the humane society. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
League City mired in hiring controversy Jun 22, 2008
Cones said Randall s statements reveal inexperience, adding that, if he were asked to resign in such a situation, he would sue the city for wrongful termination, although Cones said he did not know if Hallisey had any such plans. Cones also called for unity among council members. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Jun 19, 2008
Now she's at the center of a filed against the organization, in which she alleges sexual and racial discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. She claims she was called demeaning names, subjected to sexual advances -- including two male co-workers allegedly to her -- and made the brunt of graphic and lewd jokes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Interim & ex: 2 managers on city payroll Jun 19, 2008
She also filed a wrongful termination claim with the city, which was denied. Black said more litigation is expected involving Sanches, and there is an indication that another former city employee will file a federal suit against the city. (Daily Triplicate)
Commentary: NASCAR faces uphill battle in harassment case Jun 17, 2008
Published: Monday, June 16, 2008 10:19 PM CDT It seems like NASCAR has a big problem on its hand with the recent allegations that former aspiring racing official Mauricia Grant is suing the popular racing series for 225 million for alleging racial and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. Grant is a 32-year-old black women, who worked as a technical inspector responsible for certifying cars in NASCAR s second-tier Nationwide Series from January 2005 until her... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
NASCAR struggles to outgrow redneck image Jun 13, 2008
But the $225 million racial and sexual harassment and wrongful termination suit filed in New York this week by an African-American woman who served two years as a technical inspector on NASCAR's second-echelon Nationwide Series is a huge setback. Not only does it threaten to derail what NASCAR is officially trying to achieve, it raises the question again about blacks and stock car racing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NASCAR hit with lawsuit Jun 12, 2008
Now she's suing NASCAR for $225 million, alleging racial and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. "I loved it. It was a great, exciting, adrenaline-filled job where I worked with fast cars and the best drivers in the world," Grant told The Associated Press. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nigeria: FG Loses Arbitration to Solgas in London Jun 11, 2008
Vanguard learnt that while indicting the Federal Government over wrongful termination of the 10 years financial management services contract entered with Solgas, the Arbitration also questioned the actions of government personnel and that of Mr. Seun Oyefeso, the Executive Vice Chairman of the company ... However in 2004 after the 10 years financial management service contract was terminated by the Federal Government, Solgas filed for wrongful termination before a panel of jurists in London. (allAfrica.com)
Ex-official sues NASCAR, claims racism taunts Jun 11, 2008
Now shes suing NASCAR for $225 million, alleging racial and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Judge sides with attorney who claimed wrongful termination Jun 11, 2008
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ex-racing official sues NASCAR, claiming bias Jun 11, 2008
Ex-racing official files $250M lawsuit against NASCAR Suit alleges discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination ... A former racing official is suing NASCAR for $250 million, alleging racial and sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Audit reveals trouble at Long Beach Museum of Art Jun 11, 2008
The museum's previous executive director, Harold Nelson, filed a wrongful termination suit after he was fired in November 2006. A call to his attorney before business hours Wednesday was not immediately returned. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Former employees sue Big Sky Airlines Jun 7, 2008
- Big Sky Airlines executives failed to honor a key labor contract as they liquidated the company, according to a lawsuit filed by former employees who allege wrongful termination and breech of contract. Officials for United Transportation Union Local 15 are suing the airline and its parent company, Minneapolis-based MAIR Holdings Inc., in U.S. District Court in Billings. (Montana Standard, MT)
