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
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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