Ousted DPH spokesman claims retaliation in whistleblower suit against state
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Av Harris, in a file photo during his time as director of communications and senior advisor for public policy for the city of BridgeportFile Photo / Connecticut PostShow MoreShow Less
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Av Harris, right speaks with Bridgeport Mayor-elect Joseph Ganim before a press conference to announce a transition task force at the Public Library main branch on Monday Nov.16, 2015 in Bridgeport, Conn.Cathy Zuraw / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Av Harris, the former spokesman for the Department of Public Health, filed a lawsuit Tuesday arguing his termination in January violated employee protections after he voiced legal concerns about the agency’s plan to fine a Bridgeport sports bar $10,000 for suspected COVID-19 violations.
State employee says he was fired for questioning $10K COVID fine
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1of3Bridgeport Mayor-elect Joseph Ganim consults with Av Harris prior to a press conference to announce a transition task force at the Public Library main branch on Monday Nov.16, 2015 in Bridgeport, Conn. Harris, who was a spokesman for the Secretary of the State s office, is assisting Ganim with media communications.Cathy Zuraw / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Av Harris has been filling in as spokesman for Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim.File / Cathy Zuraw / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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A state Department of Health employee contends he was fired because he questioned the department’s authority to levy a $10,000 fine against a Bridgeport bar that had allegedly flouted state rules about crowd size during the COVID-19 crisis.