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Debra Halbrook v. State of North Carolina
Date: 11-16-2019
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Judge: John Stultz
Court: Superior Court, Wake County, North Carolina
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lee Farmer
Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
Description:
Raleigh, NC - Debra Halbrook sued the State of North Carolina on a civil rights job discrimination theory claiming that Wake County failed to protect her from harassment after she alerted investigators about her suspicions of malfeasance in the DA's Office.
Plaintiff had worked to the District Attorney's office for 20 years when she became suspicious that there was an illegal hiring scheme. Then District Attorney Wallace Bradsher fired her for voicing her concerns.
North Carolina law protects government employees who report concerns of possible violation of the law.
Wallace Bradsher, Wake County DA, and Craig Blitzer, Rockingham County DA, hire each other's wives to avoid state ethics laws.
Plaintiff had worked to the District Attorney's office for 20 years when she became suspicious that there was an illegal hiring scheme. Then District Attorney Wallace Bradsher fired her for voicing her concerns.
North Carolina law protects government employees who report concerns of possible violation of the law.
Wallace Bradsher, Wake County DA, and Craig Blitzer, Rockingham County DA, hire each other's wives to avoid state ethics laws.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $1.8 million.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Debra Halbrook v. State of North Carolina?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.8 million.
Which court heard Debra Halbrook v. State of North Carolina?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Wake County, North Carolina, NC. The presiding judge was John Stultz.
Who were the attorneys in Debra Halbrook v. State of North Carolina?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lee Farmer. Defendant's attorney: Not Available.
When was Debra Halbrook v. State of North Carolina decided?
This case was decided on November 16, 2019.