L.A. Building and Safety whistleblower to get $3-million settlement from the city
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from Los Angeles Times4 months ago
Steve Ongele was awarded a $3 million settlement after alleging he faced retaliation for whistleblowing on unethical practices in the Los Angeles Building and Safety Department.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-09/city-of-l-a-to-pay-3-million-to-settle-lawsuit-by-former-building-and-safety-bureau-chief
Ongele's lawsuit highlighted a troubling pattern of retaliation against whistleblowers, claiming he was systematically stripped of responsibilities after he reported fraudulent activities within the department.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-09/city-of-l-a-to-pay-3-million-to-settle-lawsuit-by-former-building-and-safety-bureau-chief
The Los Angeles City Council's unanimous vote for the settlement underscores the city's attempts to address the documented climate of fear and mismanagement evident in the Department of Building and Safety.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-09/city-of-l-a-to-pay-3-million-to-settle-lawsuit-by-former-building-and-safety-bureau-chief
Ongoing issues within the department, including prior federal investigations into corruption and employee mistreatment, continue to raise serious questions about accountability and ethics in city operations.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-09/city-of-l-a-to-pay-3-million-to-settle-lawsuit-by-former-building-and-safety-bureau-chief
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