A former officer is suing the Orange City (Fla.) Police Department because he said he was fired while undergoing treatment for cancer.
Nick Giampietro was a police officer in Orange City for years until his life was turned upside down.
Florida Officer Diagnosed with Cancer Sues Agency Over Termination
The former SWAT team member thought his potentially deadly cancer was the worst of his problems until he got a termination letter from Orange City leaders.
July 1, 2014
Officer Nick Giampietro (Photo: Orange City (Fla.) PD)
"Out of the blue I was diagnosed with cancer," Giampietro told WFTV .
The former SWAT team member thought his potentially deadly cancer was the worst of his problems until he got a termination letter from Orange City leaders.
The lawsuit claims the city violated the Family Medical Leave Act by firing Giampietro while he underwent surgery and chemotherapy.