Categories: Whistleblower

Borrelli & Associates Settles Whistleblower Retaliation Case on Behalf of New York City Detective

James Griffin commenced his lawsuit against the City of New York for retaliation after he reported a cover up to Internal Affairs. In retaliation, his fellow and superior officers made his life a living hell. Mr. Griffin paid the price for violating the “blue wall of silence.” In what can be characterized as nothing short of victory, Borrelli & Associates, P.L.L.C., on Mr. Griffin’s behalf settled his lawsuit prior to trial for $280,000. Click on any of the links to read the news coverage of this settlement.

News Coverage:
New York Law Journal
New York Times
New York Daily News

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Michael J. Borrelli

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