Former Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales is suing the city for breach of contract and damages, for denial of due process, and for loss of reputation.
Morales’ lawyer filed the claim Thursday afternoon seeking $625,000.
He was demoted 15 days ago – a little more than two weeks after the Fire and Police Commission handed down 18 directives with the threat of termination or discipline if he failed to comply.
The former chief’s lawyer says he intends to file for a judicial review of the actions in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
All seven commissioners signed a two-paragraph document last December confirming Morales would hold the chief’s position for a four-year term.
