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The city of Fort Worth is grappling with the financial implications of two whistleblower lawsuits, prompting concerns among some city leaders. In April, the Fort Worth city council approved a significant expenditure, earmarking up to $2 million to address a lawsuit filed by former police chief Joel Fitzgerald and agreeing to pay $850,000 to settle a case brought by former …

Fort Worth city council recently greenlit significant expenditures to address two whistleblower lawsuits, sparking concerns among some city leaders about the financial implications. In a recent meeting, the council approved spending up to $2 million to contest a lawsuit brought by former police chief Joel Fitzgerald, while simultaneously agreeing to a settlement of $850,000 in a separate case filed by …