Maria Kachadoorian
As a taxpayer, I am asking for an update on this issues A
s Taxpayers monies could or will be used
Or
Are paying it from your $330,700 SALARY
Former deputy city manager sues city of Chula Vista over $199K in unpaid severance.
Eric Crockett claims the city withheld the money
when he refused to sign a separation agreement.
Written Communications
Item 4.3 - Acosta
Received 6/24/2024
Former deputy city manager sues city of Chula Vista over $199K in unpaid severance.
Eric Crockett claims the city withheld the money
when he refused to sign a separation agreement.
BY TAMMY MURGAREPORTER
MARCH 29, 2024 11:31 AM PT
CHULA VISTA —
Eric Crockett, a former deputy city manager and director of economic development for Chula Vista, is suing the city, alleging the municipality owes him thousands of dollars in unpaid severance after he was fired in December.
According to the 26-page complaint filed last week in San Diego Superior Court, Crockett’s employment with the city ended on Dec. 5 during a meeting with City Manager Maria Kachadoorian and Assistant City Attorney Megan McClurg.
Kachadoorian allegedly told him that he was being fired because “he was not a good ‘fit’ (without cause and for the convenience of the City)” and that he would be paid $198,762 in severance pay, the complaint said.
Crockett’s attorney, Michael Campbell, declined to comment. The city also declined.
Crockett was told that to collect the severance he would need to sign a separation agreement and agree to waive all legal claims against the city. Crockett said the severance pay was required by his contract, so he refused to sign the agreement and told the city any attempt to link the two was “illegal and unethical.” Additionally, Crockett says he was discriminated against based on his gender. The complaint said Kachadoorian had carried out other terminations and that Crockett “was yet another male executive employee terminated by the City.
Written Communications
Item 4.3 - Acosta
Received 6/24/2024