Whistleblower Wins $1M Against City of Parlier for Retaliation

Jose Garza vs. City of Parlier

Case Background

Plaintiff Jose Garza filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the City of Parlier under Labor Code Section 1102.5. He alleged retaliation due to his refusal to improperly end an investigation. Garza also protested the unlawful nature of the directive to halt the investigation, which led to his wrongful termination.

The case was filed in the California State, Fresno County, Superior Court. Judges Gabriel Brickey, Kimberly Gaab, Rosemary McGuire, and Stephanie Negin presided over this case. [Case number: 21CECG02953]

Cause

Plaintiff Jose Garza, a veteran law enforcement officer and former Chief of Police for the City of Parlier, filed an unlimited complaint for damages against the City and related defendants. He sought a jury trial for all causes of action. Plaintiff alleged that he was unlawfully terminated by the City of Parlier on April 5, 2021, in retaliation for his investigation into the embezzlement of approximately $20,000 in public funds by Rosalia Solis, a long-time city employee. Plaintiff had initia

Veteran Whistleblower Receives $1M Verdict For Retaliation Over Embezzlement Probe

Veteran Whistleblower Receives $1M Verdict For Retaliation Over Embezzlement Probe

Jose Garza vs. City of Parlier

Case Background

Cause

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