Three former city of Palmdale employees will be awarded more than $5 million after the city agreed to settle a lawsuit that claims the workers faced harassment and retaliation after reporting a top-ranking city official had brought a gun to work.
This all started a few years ago when the workers reported a top-ranking city official had brought a gun to work.This all started a few years ago when the workers reported a top-ranking city official had brought a gun to work.
"I would say it was the most difficult time in my entire life," said Behen referring to his tenure as deputy city manager for the city. "I'm proud of myself and proud of my colleagues for standing up against injustice," said Smith, the former city clerk. The lawsuit also alleged Murphy threatened employees, including the mayor and the city council and goes on to say Murphy made inappropriate comments and was even allegedly caught on film receiving oral sex, which he then shared with city employees, including the plaintiffs."Stress, stomach issues, not wanting to eat, not able to sleep," he said.
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