Alright, folks, let’s dive into the juicy details of a scandal involving the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). So, get this, two employees who got the boot ended up scoring a sweet $800,000 in legal settlements. Not too shabby, right? But here’s the kicker – they accused the big boss, Va Lecia Adams Kellum, of some pretty sketchy stuff.
Who are these disgruntled ex-employees, you ask? Well, we’ve got Emily Vaughn Henry, a deputy chief information officer, and Kristina Dixon, the former chief financial officer. Vaughn Henry claimed she got the axe after calling out Adams Kellum for hiring her buddies for top positions, trying to shred records, and allegedly getting hammered at a conference. Meanwhile, Dixon felt like she was on a “witch hunt” and accused Adams Kellum of bringing in inexperienced cronies from her previous job.
Now, hold on to your hats because things get even spicier. LAHSA officials are denying all the allegations, but they still decided to settle the matter with some fat stacks of cash. Vaughn Henry’s lawyer was shooting for a cool $3.5 million, while Dixon’s camp was aiming for $1.5 million. The board eventually coughed up $450,000 for Dixon and $350,000 for Vaughn Henry. But hey, at least insurance covered part of the bill, right? Gotta save those pennies where you can.
