A judge overturned a $2.9 million ruling in favor of a former Santa Ana police administrator who alleged she was being unlawfully retaliated against by her superior, arguing there was insufficient evidence to support the jury’s verdict.
Tag: David Valentin
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Failed to Prevent Retaliation Against Former Police Manager, Jury Finds
A jury awarded a former Santa Ana police administrator nearly $3 million after alleging in a lawsuit she faced retaliation for refusing to pick sides amid two feuding police factions.
Posted inSanta Ana
‘Emotional Distress’: Santa Ana Pays $625k to City Manager Who Abruptly Resigned
Ridge’s agreement with City Hall attributes the $625,000 payout to Ridge alleging “personal/ physical injuries and emotional distress damages” in the workplace.
Posted inSanta Ana
After City Hall Shakeup, Where Does Santa Ana City Hall Go From Here?
Amidst top City Hall departures, police union lawsuits, a divided council, and an upcoming recall election, is City Hall headed into new political territory or repeating history?
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Santa Ana Police Chief to Retire Amidst City Hall Tumult
In his retirement letter, Police Chief David Valentin said his tenure should be an example to city officials to stand up against police union interests.
Posted inSanta Ana
AG Declines to File Charges Against Santa Ana Police Chief After Police Union Boss’ Claims
It’s the latest blow to Gerry Serrano’s crusade against top City Hall officials, which they have labeled an intimidation campaign tied to boosting Serrano’s public pension.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Why Did Santa Ana Police Hand Over Scene to Anaheim PD the Night of Brandon Lopez Shooting?
Some are questioning why the Santa Ana police relinquished command of the scene to Anaheim police before officers mistook a water bottle for a gun and shot Lopez repeatedly in September.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Police Union Says It Votes ‘No Confidence’ in Police Chief, Who Says He’s Under Political Attack
A conflict between police union boss Gerry Serrano and Police Chief David Valentin heats up.
Posted inInvestigative
Santa Ana Officials: Police Union Boss Threatens to ‘Burn the Place Down’ to Boost His Pension
Top city officials, in a set of documents obtained by Voice of OC, allege an intimidation campaign by Gerry Serrano to get a bigger pension he’s not entitled to.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Cops to Hold No Confidence Vote in Police Chief, Union Says
Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin could face a vote of no confidence by officers in his ranks amid ongoing issues between his department and the labor union representing officers.
