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Appellate Court Hearing This Month in City Manager Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

The wrongful termination lawsuit filed against the City of Alameda by a former Interim City Manager is proceeding in the appellate court.

Later this month, the California Court of Appeal, 1st Appellate District, will hear arguments in the wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant against the City of [...]

Court Denies City of Alameda’s Motion to Strike Ann Marie Gallant’s Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

Last week, Judge Marshall Whitley denied a motion filed by attorneys for the City of Attorney, who were hoping to dismiss a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant.

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Court Dismisses SunCal’s Fraud Claims Against Ann Marie Gallant

Yesterday, a federal court judge dismissed fraud claims against former Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant, in a lawsuit against the City of Alameda over the city’s termination of SunCal as the master developer for Alameda Point. The case is 10-cv-05178-CRB in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

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Gallant Files Lawsuit Against City of Alameda

On August 15th, former Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant filed a long-anticipated lawsuit against the City of Alameda, claiming wrongful termination, breach of contract and emotional distress. Ms. Gallant’s employment with the City of Alameda was terminated on December 28th, 2010, when Mayor Marie Gilmore, and Councilmembers Lena Tam and Rob Bonta voted to [...]

Despite Risk Pool Coverage, the City of Alameda is Still on the Hook for Millions in Employment Lawsuits

Action Alameda News has learned that, despite coverage through the California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority, (CJPRMA) the City of Alameda is still potentially on the hook for $2 million in four employment related lawsuits. This is due to a $500,000 “retained limit” amount in the City’s coverage through the authority. Should former firefighter Ronald [...]

Former Fire Chief David Kapler Lawsuit Against the City of Alameda

Correction: A closer reading of the complaint reveals that Kapler is in fact claiming $4 million in damages – $2 million for general damages to his reputation and $2 million in special damages. See items 81 and 82 in the claim, below.

On April 14th, former Alameda Fire Chief David Kapler filed a lawsuit [...]

Ann Marie Gallant Files Claim Against City of Alameda

Former Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant has filed a claim against the City of Alameda citing damages sustained at a closed-door Alameda City Council meeting on December 28th, 2010, wherein three council members voted to effectively terminate her contract. Filing such a claim is typically a predecessor to a lawsuit.

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Council Makes Few Decisions in Closed Session Meeting

In a closed session meeting last Tuesday, Alameda City Council considered several items but rendered few decisions.

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City Says Gallant Firing Legal, Brown Act Compliant

In a press release issued yesterday by Lisa Goldman, Acting City Manager for the City of Alameda, the City said that the Council’s actions on December 28th, including the firing of former Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant, were legal and in compliance with the Brown Act.

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SunCal Amended Federal Complaint Now Available

Late last month, SunCal refiled their federal lawsuit against the City of Alameda in the Northern District of California. Court documents show that the court in southern California ordered the case transferred to the Bay area pursuant to a City of Alameda motion to dismiss or transfer the case.

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