A former Stockton Unified School District director has filed a civil complaint against his ex-employer over allegations that the district punished him when he "refused to participate in the financial corruption and abuse running rampant."
Armando Orozco, Stockton Unified's former director of facilities and planning, told reporters at a news conference outside of the district's headquarters last Thursday that he had faced retaliation from his bosses after voicing concerns about the district's bidding process when it was accepting bids for air filter disinfectant technology.
"I merely went to my director and manager at the time here at SUSD to express my concerns, to express my strong opposition toward the UVC system the board of trustees had just approved," Orozco said. "I was just told, 'Let it go. We did not pick this. This is just what the board wants. You are going to get us fired.'"
In the 24-page complaint filed in San Joaquin County Superior Court, Orozco alleges whistleblower retaliation, disability discrimination, failure to prevent harassment, failure to engage in the interactive process, failure to accommodate, and wrongful termination in violation of public policy.
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He is being represented by Gold River-based attorney Derek Ulmer of Goyette, Ruano & Thompson, Inc.
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