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Ex-Sears Auto Mechanic Sues: Jerry Waddy, who says he was fired because he refused to cheat customers, has filed a $1-million wrongful discharge suit. His attorney, Paul Wotman, said the San Mateo County suit is the first such action against Sears since California and New Jersey officials uncovered allegedly fraudulent practices at its auto centers. Waddy, 50, said he was fired from the San Bruno Sears auto center last July after refusing to follow supervisors’ suggestions that he meet quotas by cutting corners on oil changes and radiator servicing. Waddy said mechanics were also pressured to find additional work to do on the cars.