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Robin Vann v. Cheswold Delaware Town Council

Date: 10-31-2009

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Court: Superior Court, Kent County, Delaware

Plaintiff's Attorney: Ben Schwartz, Schwartz & Schwartz, Dover, Delaware

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Description:
Former Cheswold Police Chief Robbin Vann sued the Town Council of Cheswold on a wrongful termination, breach of contact and defamation theories claiming that he was fired in violation of the state Whistleblower Protection Act. Vann claimed that he was fired because he had contacted state police and the Department of Justice with an allegation that Edward Ryan, the town's first city manager, had falsified town records.

The defenses asserted by Defendant are not available.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $290,000.00.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Robin Vann v. Cheswold Delaware Town Council?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $290,000.00.

Which court heard Robin Vann v. Cheswold Delaware Town Council?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Kent County, Delaware, DE.

Who were the attorneys in Robin Vann v. Cheswold Delaware Town Council?

Plaintiff's attorney: Ben Schwartz, Schwartz & Schwartz, Dover, Delaware.

When was Robin Vann v. Cheswold Delaware Town Council decided?

This case was decided on October 31, 2009.