Houston Public MediaA retaliation lawsuit filed last year against Harris County, by a former county executive who had been terminated after an accusation of sexual harassment, will continue after a judge this week denied the county’s request to throw it out.
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Rick Noriega’s retaliation lawsuit against Harris County can continue, judge rules
Retired Maj. Gen. Rick Noriega was fired from his job at Harris County in 2023, with county officials citing his refusal to complete mandatory sexual harassment training after a female employee made a complaint against him. Noriega then sued the county for more than $1 million, citing protections under the Texas Whistleblower Act and claiming he was falsely accused by the woman because he had recently taken disciplinary actions against her husband.