Ansonia settles wrongful termination claim for $17,500

By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich
Register Correspondent
ANSONIA >> The city recently settled for $17,500 a claim by its former economic development director, who alleged he was unjustly fired last year.
City officials said the settlement saved the thousands of dollars by avoiding costly litigation.
“The City of Ansonia settled Peter Kelly’s wrongful termination claim for $17,500, which is substantially less than his initial demand of over $100,000,” said Corporation Counsel John Marini. “The settlement should not be mistaken for any admission of wrongdoing on the part of the City, but rather a decision to avoid the inherent risks of litigation and substantial costs of litigation. The administration wishes Mr. Kelly well in his new position with the Village of Lisle, Illinois.”

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