A lawsuit claims that members of the private security force at the Power & Light District used racial slurs and targeted minorities for arrests and "takedowns."
subjected an off-duty P&L parking valet to an "inappropriate
detention." Jacob's lawyers say the valet, who is African-American, was
assisting a co-worker by moving a stool. The suit says Whitener and the
second officer stopped the valet, Kollin Woodbury, who identified
himself and his purpose. But as Woodbury turned to walk away, Whitener
put him on the ground, the lawyers say.
Jacob, who had responded
to the call, provided information about contacting the authorities to
the Woodbury's fiancee, according to the suit. This prompted a
superior, Gary Magers, to complain in a memo that Jacob's actions
represented a "conflict of interest"
Jacob registered a final complaint on July 22, the suit says; two days later, he was fired.
The
suit names Chesley Brown, which is based in Atlanta, and Whitener as
defendants. Jacob's lawyers argue that state law protects his
complaints against retaliation.
Chesley Brown CEO Victoria
Boothe did not return a phone call. A representative of the Cordish
Co., the Power & Light District's developer, did not respond to an
e-mail. Whitener lives in Jefferson City. He did not immediately return
a phone call.
Jacob's lawyers at Holman Schiavone also represent Woodbury. Holman Schiavone lawyer Tom Ralston tells The Pitch
that Woodbury suffered a dislocated shoulder during the incident
outlined in Jacob's lawsuit. Ralston says Woodbury plans to sue Chesley
Brown, as well.
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"Jacob, who had responded to the call, provided information about contacting the authorities to Woodbury's fiancee, according to the suit. This prompted a superior, Gary Magers, to complain in a memo that Jacob's actions represented a "conflict of interest""
P&L security must not have an internal affairs unit, because it sounds to me like based on the above info, Mr. Jacob would be perfect for the job.
So much for the "Thin Blue Line". Sounds to me like this Jacob guy didn't belong in law enforcement/security in the first place. RAT!
In our society today, it is very easy to report wrong doings or injustices. Whether they be true or fabricated, in order to get anywhere, you must have recorded evidence, in this case (dates, times, locations, etc.) I know that all of the information regarding his issue is not in this article, but I believe that Mr. Jacob will have a difficult time getting this case to follow through without exact information.
You may be right. But I won't repeat the allegation without evidence. Can you provide any?
So what's new everytime someone gets fired they file a lawsuit claiming some sort of discrimination. In this case, since there is so much publicity about KCP&L this is another example of an "opportunist" trying to cash in. BFD, no news here!
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