Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and brother sued by former staffer alleging retaliation
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Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and brother sued by former staffer alleging retaliation
""funneled money""
""significant job responsibilities.""
""recused himself from all matters related to Moreno's termination,""
""any court will see this for what it is: an attempt by a former employee to force a payout.""
Cynthia Moreno filed a lawsuit claiming retaliation after she reported a May 2024 sexual harassment complaint and later raised alleged ethics concerns involving Robert Rivas's brother. Moreno alleges she lost significant job responsibilities, was denied a tenure-based pay raise, and was terminated after Rick Rivas used influence to affect her employment. Rick Rivas serves as a vice president for the American Beverage Association and has advised his brother politically. A spokesperson said the brother had no role and that the lawmaker recused himself; an investigation substantiated harassment allegations, which Moreno denies.
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