A lawsuit filed by Claude Cimino against his former employer, Lalez, alleges retaliation after Cimino reported illegal activities involving cash payments for client referrals. These payments, which violated RESPA, were allegedly hidden from tax filings and conducted without client awareness. While Cimino claims he was fired for his objections six months after the report, he also contends that Lalez admitted to retaliatory motives in a written note. The suit seeks over $50,000 in damages, backpay, and potential reinstatement, with a case management hearing scheduled for April 24.
Cimino claims he was terminated six months after objecting to the practices, alleging that Lalez admitted the firing was retaliation.
The complaint alleges that Lalez received cash payments for referring clients to a particular lender and attorney, violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.
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