Less than a month after recognizing Pat Kropholler for his 28 years with the Shasta County Sheriff's Office, the Board of Supervisors this week voted to award him nearly $2.8 million by settling a lawsuit he filed against his former employer.
The retired sheriff's captain sued the county in 2022, claiming former Sheriff Eric Magrini retaliated against him after he submitted a whistleblower letter to the county outlining alleged wrongdoing in the sheriff's office.
Kropholler, who was 50 when he filed the lawsuit, also claimed he was a victim of age discrimination. He said he planned to work until he was 55, but because of the "hostile" environment, he retired five years earlier than he planned.
At the board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, the supervisors approved budget amendments of $2,791,815 to pay for the settlement. Some three weeks earlier, on Dec. 19, the board held a ceremony for Kropholler to recognize his 28 years working for the sheriff's office.
During the event, board Chairman Kevin Crye praised Kropholler, and current Sheriff Michael Johnson also spoke of his years of dedication.
"Capt. Krophollers' passion for service, innovation and dedication of public safety has left an indelible mark on Shasta County. We thank him for his outstanding contributions, and wish him the very best in this next chapter of life," Crye said.
All five members of the board stood and applauded Kropholler and took photos with him.
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