After nearly 22 years of service, the former Margate CFO has followed thru on her plan to file a lawsuit.
Lisa McLaughlin claims she was subjected to harassment, gender discrimination, and false disciplinary charges by the Business Admin and Mayor after exposing unauthorized city payments to the Mayor’s family business. (Colmar Hardware)
Complaint names City of Margate, Mayor Collins, Commissioner Horn, and Business Admin Pat Moran as defendants.
The legal filing details a civil rights and whistleblower lawsuit brought by McLaughlin. SEE DOCUMENT BELOW.
As the city’s longtime Chief Financial Officer, McLaughlin alleges she faced a relentless campaign of harassment, gender discrimination, and professional retaliation after reporting internal financial irregularities and potential fraud.
Lawsuit alleges violations of New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, New Jersey Civil Rights Act, and common law claims including defamation.
The complaint specifically highlights the conduct of Municipal Administrator Patrick Moran.
McLaughlin contends that she was forced into involuntary retirement, which she characterizes as a wrongful constructive termination.
Plaintiff McLaughlin seeking punitive and...
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