Retaliation

Macomb County to Pay $250,000 to Former Sergeant Following Retaliation Verdict

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Detroit, MI – A former Macomb County Sheriff’s sergeant, James Stanley, will soon receive a $250,000 payout following a decision by a federal appeals court. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati upheld the jury’s verdict that Stanley’s First Amendment right to freedom of speech had been violated through retaliation stemming from his support for a political opponent of Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. The conflict dates back to the 2012 election when Stanley supported Wickersham’s rival. This led to a series of punitive measures against Stanley, culminating in his demotion. Although an arbitrator later reversed … Read more

East Texas Officer Wins $21.35 Million in Wrongful Termination Suit After Retaliation by City Officials

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QUITMAN, Texas — A former police captain in East Texas has won a staggering $21.35 million lawsuit against local officials, who a jury found had wrongfully terminated him and retaliated against him after he exercised his First Amendment rights. Terry Bevill, the ex-police captain from Quitman, had filed the lawsuit following his controversial dismissal in 2017. Bevill was terminated from the Quitman Police Department after he submitted an affidavit requesting a venue change for a colleague’s trial, citing potential local bias. The affidavit, filed as a private citizen, became the center of a whirlwind case … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination and Retaliation at Major Hollywood Firm After Employee Fired for Reporting Abuse

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A recent federal lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleges a disturbing pattern of racial discrimination and retaliation at a Hollywood-based conglomerate specializing in various aspects of the building industry. The lawsuit names Wholesale Building Products, Colt Truck Care, and Trebor USA, describing an environment where supervisors reportedly used racial and ethnic slurs without repercussion, and later terminated a biracial Hispanic employee who voiced objections to this behavior. According to the EEOC, the employee, Rafael Pintos, experienced direct racial discrimination from his immediate supervisor, who also derided other … Read more

California Whistleblower Wins $8.7 Million in Retaliation Lawsuit Over Police Training Fund Mismanagement

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Sacramento, California – In a significant legal resolution, Tamara Evans, a former employee at the California agency responsible for certifying police officers, has been awarded over $8.7 million by a federal court jury. Evans claimed that she was dismissed from her job in retaliation for highlighting questionable practices in a state contract. Evans noticed irregularities with a San Diego contractor’s expense reports filed with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). She observed discrepancies, such as reports of full classes that were actually not full, charges for unutilized meeting spaces, and inconsistencies in … Read more