The city of Westminster will pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit by former city clerk Robin Roberts, who claimed she became the target of harassment and intimidation after filing complaints about potentially illegal activity by city officials, mainly councilwoman Margie L. Rice.

Attorneys representing the city in the lawsuit signed the agreement on Nov. 14, which includes a confidentiality clause that prohibits Roberts from discussing the settlement. Roberts also waives any right to work for the city in the future.

Read the full document: Robin L. Roberts Settlement

The $150,000 represents compensation for alleged emotional distress and the cost of Roberts’ attorney fees.

“Robin wanted to move on with her professional life without the negativity of the City of Westminster holding her back,” said Dennis Wagner, Roberts’ attorney, in an email. “Lawsuits can take years to resolve.”

Contact Thy Vo at tvo@voiceofoc.org or follow her on Twitter @thyanhvo.

Since you've made it this far,

You are obviously connected to your community and value good journalism. As an independent and local nonprofit, our news is accessible to all, regardless of what they can afford. Our newsroom centers on Orange County’s civic and cultural life, not ad-driven clickbait. Our reporters hold powerful interests accountable to protect your quality of life. But it’s not free to produce. It depends on donors like you.
Make a tax-deductible donation

About Voice of OC: Mission | Editorial Policies | Contact Us | Funding | Privacy Policy

Join the conversation: In lieu of comments, we encourage readers to engage with us across a variety of mediums. Join our Facebook discussion. Message us via our website or staff page. Send us a secure tip. Share your thoughts in a community opinion piece.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *