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Employee Fights Back Against BREC | Baton Rouge News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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- 99
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Summary
BREC’s parks and rec department is in chaos after employee Tonya Gordon Smith was fired for refusing to process questionable payments — only to have a committee later back her up, recommending she get her job back in November 2025. The fallout? Civil lawsuits are now being filed, with summons served on top officials including the interim superintendent and even local mayors during a live meeting. Smith claims she was retaliated against for upholding policy, and she’s now officially cleared to sue by the EEOC — turning this internal dispute into a high-stakes legal battle with serious consequences for everyone involved. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/47c10606df4a4cfd