In a twist of fate, an unhappy former employee’s attempt to seek vengeance through a fraud lawsuit backfired spectacularly. The man, who was sacked due to poor performance and oversight, launched a legal battle against his former manager, accusing him of misusing funds. However, accurate records and comprehensive documentation kept by the accused acquitted him and exposed the ex-employees shortcomings and ulterior motives.
A Former Employee Tried to Sue Him for Fraud.
A man took to an online forum to share his tale of a disgruntled ex-employee royally putting their foot in it.
“I was a public employee for many years. I had a middle management role for about 20 years. I reported to a department head, who reported to the mayor.”
He Started Out Okay.
“I had a small staff, typically 5-10 people who were mostly part-time. They rotated every few years, and I tried my best to make their time with me valuable. Tim was initially a decent employee but quickly decided he was the greatest employee of all time.”
Mistakes Were Made, and He Needed Bailing Out.
Tim’s arrogance quickly became a problem.
“His over-confidence often led to mistakes or being overextended, and he needed bailing out. He was good at basic tasks but struggled with math, grammar, and interacting with adults.”
He Was a Law Unto Himself.
“Part of my job was seeking federal grants for small infrastructure projects. Think of adding ADA benches to nature trails and curb cuts on old sidewalks or bridges on walking paths across ditches.
I would write the grants and specs. The small staff would help administer the grant. Sometimes they would do the work. Sometimes they would oversee contractors.”
He Was Put in Charge of an Important Grant Project.
“It was phase 3 of 3, and the team had much experience. There were 21 bridges we were replacing in batches of 7. Tim just had to keep the process going with volunteer match labor hours.
The process was practically automatic. All he had to do was show up with materials and stay out of the way.”
He Did an Adequate Job, Barely.
The man had to keep on top of Tim to keep him staying in-spec. The goal was to improve water quality, but Tim wanted to improve recreation.
“We sent a lot of emails and texts about it. The department also used project codes to track grant spending. Each grant had a code, and it was straightforward to code all the time and materials through the accounting department. The volunteers signed logs daily, and the process was pretty tidy.”
He Demanded a Promotion.
Tim’s work quality continued to dwindle, but despite that, he still had the gall to ask for a promotion.
“That fall, Tim continued to struggle with basic tasks and eventually demanded a promotion for his outstanding work.”
He Didn’t Meet the Requirements.
“He did not meet the apparent requirements for a promotion (government requirements) through his own laziness despite being given opportunities to become qualified.”
But then it got worse.
He Put People in Danger.
Everything came to a head when Tim’s laziness and negligence put himself and others at risk.
“Eventually, he became intentionally negligent and put himself and others in danger. I called him into the office after an egregious incident and offered him the opportunity to resign or be fired.”
He Refused to Resign.
“Resigning means he could be eligible for rehire in a different department. Fired means he is blacklisted from the city. He refused to resign and so I terminated him. He seemed shocked. I think he thought it was a bluff or scare tactic. He thought he was a critical cog in the machine. But he was a thorn in my side.”
Tim Had a Lengthy Criminal Record.
After Tim was out, the OP learned his father was a well-known local attorney – who had a history of bailing his son out.
“I had pulled Tim’s state criminal record, and on close inspection, it was clear Daddy was bailing him out throughout life. Assault charges dropped. DUI plead to a traffic violation. Possession pleads to an infraction.”
Tim Decided to Come After Him.
Tim made it his crusade to take the OP down, despite only having himself to blame.
“His first move was to call the federal division that oversees my grants and report fraud. They launched an investigation. My records were 1000% immaculate.”
He Tried to Accuse the Man of Fraud.
“They called him into a meeting, and his proof of fraud was that he felt that the bridges should have been a lower priority and the money would be better spent elsewhere, so the fraud was a misuse of funds. But the grant specs were followed precisely – by him. He had tried to divert funds, and I had stopped him. I had written evidence.”
Wasting Police Time.
Because of the OP’s meticulous spec following and documentation process, Tim’s claims weren’t taken seriously.
“The feds and city powers were livid for wasting time. I had reams of perfect documentation. He was yelled out of the building.”
Then He Filed a Wrongful Termination Suit.
“He told his dad about the apparent mistreatment, and his dad filed. I contacted the city attorney and dumped hundreds of pages of documentation, with a summary, in his email. I was in city hall when daddy’s attorney came slinking out of the legal department apologizing for his idiot son.”
Things Didn’t Go So Well, and His Behavior Caught Up With Him.
“I heard from a mutual friend [that] daddy gave Tim a thorough reaming and withdrew the financial support that had allowed him to live on part-time work. He is doing better today, but right around that time, his wife discovered his ongoing affair, the mistress got pregnant, and things got rough.”
HIS HOA DEMANDS THE REMOVAL OF SECURITY CAMERAS: THEIR OVERSIGHT TRIGGERS A LEGAL BACKLASH, ENTRAPPING THEM IN A RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE LOOPHOLE!
A couple bought surveillance cameras to monitor their property, which inadvertently waged a costly war with their HOA.
She Demands Her Brother Share His Daughter’s Inheritance With Her Stepdaughter – Who Wasn’t Bequeathed Anything!
When it comes to family dynamics, few things can stir up emotions, quite like inheritance disputes. A contentious situation has emerged in an unfolding saga that tests the bonds of blood and challenges the concept of fairness. At the center of this narrative stands a sister who adamantly demands her brother to share his daughter’s inheritance with her stepdaughter, who, to her dismay, was not bequeathed anything.
HE ISSUES AN ULTIMATUM: IN-LAWS MUST VACATE OR HIS DAUGHTER’S DOOR REMAINS LOCKED IN A HEART-WRENCHING POWER STRUGGLE
OP’s brother-in-law, Sammy, moved in with his twin daughters, Olivia and Sloane, after losing his home due to a divorce. OP’s daughter, Zoey, is 16 years old and gets along fine with her cousins, but they do not respect her privacy.