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Wilmington’s city hall is locked in legal battle with its former zoning chief, Kathryn Thurston, who claims she was forced out in a retaliatory move that violated her rights and city policy. The city fires back with a thick defense arguing their actions were lawful, business-driven, and in good faith — asking the court to dismiss the case outright. Thurston counters that her resignation wasn’t voluntary, citing threats of immediate firing and denied due process under the city’s own handbook. Her lawsuit also highlights a troubling pattern: after being placed on administrative leave and meeting with HR, she received a termination notice just days later — citing misuse of a county permitting system, which she denies. This isn’t an isolated incident — another former employee, the ex-DEI director, has also sued over alleged racial discrimination and retaliation, adding fuel to the growing legal firestorm swirling behind the scenes.

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