Whistleblower News From The Inside — June 9, 2016

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

New York City Department of Education sued for discrimination and retaliation – The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York alleges the city discriminated against black teachers and retaliated against an assistant principal who opposed the shameful conduct.  USAO-SDNY

Environmental watchdog files complaint with EPA for methane reports – NC Warn has filed a complaint with the EPA’s inspector general alleging the agency’s reports on methane leaks across the country were false and down-played the severity of their effects.  Los Angeles Times

Cigna asks court to dismiss whistleblower lawsuit – The False Claims Act lawsuit alleges the company billed the government for millions of dollars in unnecessary medical services.  Home Health Care News

Court breathes new life into whistleblower’s animal shelter case – Kathy Dennis’ whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation for raising concerns about how animals were euthanized at the Michigan shelter where she worked had been dismissed, but an appellate court revived some of her claims, sending the case to a jury.  CBS (Detroit local station)

Lobbyist headed for prison on extortion charges – Ohio lobbyist John Raphael will serve a 15-month prison term for extorting bribes from a client and funneling the money to political campaigns in the state.  DOJ