A former Patterson police officer, who was fired in November 2017 after almost 20 years with the department, is suing the city and mayor, alleging he was wrongfully terminated following accusations he sexually harassed a female officer.
Kirby V. Madison Sr. filed a lawsuit Monday against the city of Patterson and Mayor Rodney Grogan for declaratory relief and damages, St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court records stated.
The lawsuit, which was filed in 16th Judicial District Court, said Grogan fired Madison as a police officer Nov. 4, 2017, for alleged sexual harassment, stemming from the same incident for which Madison ...