Former Deputy Chief Sues Palm Bay, Alleging Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliation
PALM BAY, FL — Former Palm Bay Deputy Police Chief Lance Fisher has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Palm Bay, alleging disability discrimination, FMLA interference, and whistleblower retaliation. The ten-count complaint, filed June 12, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Case No. 6:26-cv-01304), claims municipal leadership unlawfully terminated Fisher’s 20-year career after he sought treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and reported internal misconduct.
The City of Palm Bay and Police Chief Mario Augello have not yet filed a formal…
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