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NMCA: Whistleblower who recovered no damages still entitled to attorney’s fees and costs

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 6, 2019

While employed by the Town of Taos, Joseph Maestas was caught viewing pornography on his work computer, and was fired two weeks later. He then sued the Town under the Whistleblower Protection Act. Although he admitted to viewing pornography on … Continue reading →

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Posted in New Mexico Court of Appeals, Opinions and Analysis | Tagged Attorney's Fees, Judge Briana Zamora, Maestas v. Town of Taos, Whistleblower Protection Act | Leave a comment
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