Paramedic sues Gaston County EMS over harassment claim
Abigail Wilson, 31, alleges Gaston County EMS violated her rights by firing her in October 2010 after requesting breast cancer surgery leave and alleges a coworker sexually and verbally harassed her. She says supervisors retaliated and failed to stop abuse. county officials keep quiet amid pending litigation.
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County Hires Then Fires Paramedic Over Leave Dispute
Wilson, a Gaston County EMS paramedic, was hired April 17 2009 after treatment she received for her own preterm birth. She faced breast cancer surgery in 2010 and was fired Oct 12 2010 for speeding tickets while off duty, rehired Oct 19 2010, and later alleges a hostile environment with excessive discipline through Jan 2012.
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County Transfers Paramedic After Harassment Claim
A lawsuit alleges the county reassigned Put Nam to Wilson's shift in November 2011 following a female paramedic's accusation of sexual harassment on his prior shift. The case highlights workplace conduct and administrative response.
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Gastonia expands in car video with federal funds
Gastonia police upgrade fleet with 40 wireless in car video units at 4 705 each funded by 119 000 in asset forfeiture and a Justice Assistance Grant. The city plans full camera coverage across its 123 marked vehicles, with 26 already equipped. District Attorney Locke Bell praises the added evidence for judges and juries.
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