Newport Beach Settles 4 Harassment Cases
Four female Police Department employees who said they were sexually harassed on the job have accepted cash settlements, ranging from $2,000 to $7,500, in exchange for their promise not to take legal action, city officials announced.
“We investigated, and made a determination that we think they were harassed, and acted accordingly,” Mayor Clarence J. Turner said. “We feel we have responsibility.”
Meanwhile, 10 other women who are suing fired Police Chief Arb Campbell, Capt. Anthony Villa and the city in connection with rape and sexual harassment allegations rejected a settlement the city offered Jan. 15. Sources said the settlement was between $300,000 and $500,000 for all 10, with individual offers ranging from under $20,000 to about $100,000.
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