City of Golden Valley Settles Lawsuit with Former Interim Police Chief, Paying $162,500 in Settlement
Golden Valley, Minnesota – The city of Golden Valley has reached a settlement in a lawsuit with its former interim police chief. The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust paid $162,500 on behalf of the city to resolve the suit. The lawsuit, filed in June 2023 by Scott Nadeau, alleged reverse discrimination by the city. Nadeau, a white man, claimed that he was the most qualified candidate for the police chief position in Golden Valley. However, he alleged that the city chose to hire Virgil Green, a black man, instead. Nadeau and his attorneys sought … Read more