In a motion filed last week by Steve McHarris’s lawyer, ex-Mayor Richard Tran allegedly failed t complete his deposition and lied about his availability to do so.
MILPITAS — Former City Manager Steve McHarris is seeking monetary sanctions against the city, accusing ex-Mayor Richard Tran for refusing to comply with a court order that would allow McHarris to move ahead with a wrongful termination lawsuit he filed in 2023 against the city.
In a motion filed last week in the Santa Clara County Superior Court, by McHarris’s lawyer, Stephen Jaffe alleges that Tran failed to complete his scheduled Dec. 23, 2024 deposition and lied about his availability to do so. A deposition refers to a sworn statement made by a witness outside of the courtroom and helps both sides understand the evidence and prepare for trial.
Jaffe is asking the court to impose multiple penalties on the city, including paying a fine of $18,500. The court is expected to make a decision in the upcoming months. “Such obvious dishonesty from the former elected Mayor of the defendant City surely justifies the most extreme consequence,” the motion states.A city spokesperson also declined to comment on McHarris’ claims, citing a policy not to comment on ongoing litigation.
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