Cleveland Pays $325,000 to Settle Suit Over Hiring
A lawsuit a union filed in 1994 over Cleveland’s hiring practices has been settled for $325,000.
The Plain Dealer reports the city paid the money this month to cover legal costs incurred by the Civil Service Employees Association. Cleveland also agreed that all new hires would take a required civil service exam within one year.
In its lawsuit, the union had contended that officials hired temporary employees who were permitted to stay on without taking the exam. A judge said the practice exposed the city to allegations of cronyism, corruption and political payback.
Cleveland interim Law Director Barbara Langhenry says Mayor Frank Jackson has been aggressive about making sure city employees are tested. Jackson has been mayor since 2006.
Copyright 2024 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Popular Today
- Chubb CEO Greenberg: Some Financial Lines Underwriting Practices ‘Simply Dumb’
- ‘Fearless Girl’ Lawsuit by State Street Settles on Eve of Trial
- Growing Progressive Set to Hire 10,000 for Claims, IT, Other Roles
- Florida’s Home Insurance Industry May Be Worse Than Anyone Realizes
Popular This Month