Daniel Auderer was fired following an investigation into comments he made while responding to a fatal crash involving 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula.
SEATTLE — The Seattle police officer fired over insensitive comments he made in 2023 about a woman’s death filed a $20 million tort claim against the city.
Daniel Auderer alleges that the Seattle Police Department “leaked false information concerning wrongfully initiated disciplinary proceedings,” as well as personal information, before being fired in July. His claim alleges it was “retaliatory at least” due to his union leadership.
Auderer alleges he was wrongfully terminated. His reputation was also harmed and he’s suffered from “mental pain
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