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Michael Walters v. Maricopa County

Date: 10-08-2005

Case Number: CV1997-017605

Judge: David Mackey

Court: Superior Court, Yavapai County, Arizona on a change of venue from Maricopa County

Plaintiff's Attorney:

J. Grant Woods, Grant Woods, P.C., Phoenix, Arizona

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

Michael Walters, a former Maricopa County, Arizona employee, sued the County under the Arizona Employment Protection Act for wrongful termination claiming that he was fired because he reported that county administrators used fictional liability figures in reports submitted to bond underwriters and others. He claimed that he was fired after informing the county's chief financial officer of the mistake and threatening exposure unless the mistake was corrected.

The County claimed that Walters was termianted because pornography was discovered in his computer.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $4.75 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Michael Walters v. Maricopa County?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $4.75 million.

Which court heard Michael Walters v. Maricopa County?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Yavapai County, Arizona on a change of venue from Maricopa County, AZ. The presiding judge was David Mackey.

Who were the attorneys in Michael Walters v. Maricopa County?

Plaintiff's attorney: J. Grant Woods, Grant Woods, P.C., Phoenix, Arizona. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Michael Walters v. Maricopa County decided?

This case was decided on October 8, 2005.