Whistleblower

Former Michigan Police Chief Sues City Over Alleged Whistleblower Mistreatment and Unlawful Termination

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Legal action has been initiated against the City of White Cloud by the former police chief, Daniel Evans, who alleges wrongful termination and multiple breaches of state and constitutionally ensured rights. Daniel Evans, who served as the community’s police chief for eight years until his dismissal in October 2024, claims that his firing violated due process under the U.S. Constitution and Michigan’s Whistleblower Protection Act. The case, filed on Friday by his attorney Katherine Smith Kennedy, also accuses the City Manager, April Storms, of defamation and other improprieties in her managerial … Read more

Pittsburgh USPS Managers Face Legal Challenge Over Alleged Whistleblower Law Violations

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Pittsburgh, PA — A federal lawsuit has recently been filed against the United States Postal Service (USPS) in Pittsburgh and several of its managers, claiming serious breaches of federal whistleblower protection laws. The legal action, initiated by four former and current employees, sheds light on alleged pervasive issues within the local branch, including retaliation against workers who have reported workplace violations. According to the complainants, the backlash they faced for their disclosures included demotions, unwarranted disciplinary actions, and severe workplace harassment. These employees assert that their lawful reports on various issues, such as safety hazards … Read more

University of Missouri Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Retaliation Against Whistleblower Employee

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COLUMBIA, Mo.— A former University of Missouri employee has filed a lawsuit against the university’s governing body, claiming she faced retaliation after reporting several serious concerns, including ethical issues and financial mismanagement within a university program. The legal claim brought forward by April Ravert centers on her allegations against Bradd Anderson, director of ParentLink, a program designed to support families and children. Ravert, who served as a family support specialist from Aug. 15, 2006, to her dismissal on June 28, 2024, contends that after she raised concerns about Anderson’s conduct starting in March 2023, she … 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