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Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
For Respondent

Robin D. Quincey v. City of Upland, a California municipal corporation; Ray Musser, an individual; Ken Willis, an individual; and Does 1 through 50, inclusive

Published: Oct. 6, 2012 | Result Date: Sep. 11, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIVRS 1111113 Bench Decision –  Defense

Court

IVAMS


Attorneys

Claimant

Jeffrey F. Allen

Joseph P. Wohrle
(Gladstone Weisberg ALC)


Respondent

Timothy R. Owen


Facts

Robin Quincey petitioned the court for arbitration of his claim that is firing was without cause. He also accused Mayor Ray Musser and Councilman Ken Willis of defamation and placing Quincey in a false light. The City Council placed Quincey on paid leave following reports that he settled two claims in January 2010 involving Upland police for $50,000, which at the time surpassed the amount he was allowed to settle. He was terminated for violating his employment contract and failing to follow specific direction.

The matter proceeded to arbitration.

Damages

Quincey sought $7.8 million in damages.

Result

The court found that Quincey violated the city's ethic rules and broke his employment contract. Quincey's termination was upheld.


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