Cynthia Moreno filed a lawsuit claiming retaliation after she reported a May 2024 sexual harassment complaint and later raised alleged ethics concerns involving Robert Rivas's brother. Moreno alleges she lost significant job responsibilities, was denied a tenure-based pay raise, and was terminated after Rick Rivas used influence to affect her employment. Rick Rivas serves as a vice president for the American Beverage Association and has advised his brother politically. A spokesperson said the brother had no role and that the lawmaker recused himself; an investigation substantiated harassment allegations, which Moreno denies.
"funneled money"
"significant job responsibilities."
"recused himself from all matters related to Moreno's termination,"
"any court will see this for what it is: an attempt by a former employee to force a payout."
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