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Vallejo settles $5 million case after jury found retaliation against fire captain

Atlas Watchline · August 7, 2026

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What happened

A Solano County jury found the City of Vallejo unlawfully retaliated against Fire Captain Melisse Leitzke

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Why it matters

The retaliation finding was in relation to Leitzke complaining of gender discrimination within the Vallejo Fire…

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The details

The release says the conduct violated California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

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A Solano County jury found the City of Vallejo unlawfully retaliated against former Fire Captain Melisse…

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