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Fort Worth approves up to $100,000 to defend city in whistleblower case thought settled
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· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The city had agreed to pay $850,000 to a former employee who alleged wrongdoing. Council members unanimously agreed to pay up to $100,000 for an outside lawyer.
A whistleblower lawsuit is back in court, despite a previous settlement. The city had agreed to pay $850,000 to a former employee who alleged wrongdoing. Now, the city council has approved additional funds to defend against the lawsuit.
Council members unanimously agreed to pay up to $100,000 for an outside lawyer. This decision was made after a motion by a council member at a recent meeting. Further details about the lawsuit and the city's defense are available, including the circumstances of the former employee's departure and the allegations made against the city.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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