Sandy Bay CFS files lawsuit against former executive director
The Sandy Bay Child and Family Services (CFS) has recently launched a lawsuit against its former executive director, alleging financial mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duty.
According to court documents, the CFS is seeking $1.2 million in damages from the former executive director, who held the position from 2015 to 2019. The lawsuit claims that during this time, the executive director used CFS funds for personal expenses, including luxury vacations, expensive meals, and personal shopping.
The CFS also alleges that the former executive director failed to properly document and report these expenses, and did not seek approval from the CFS board of directors. This, according to the lawsuit, constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty and a violation of the CFS’s financial policies.
In addition to the financial mismanagement, the CFS also claims that the former executive director created a toxic work environment, leading to high turnover rates and low staff morale. The lawsuit states that the executive director engaged in bullying, harassment, and intimidation tactics towards staff members.
The CFS board of directors became aware of these issues in 2019 and immediately launched an investigation. As a result, the former executive director was terminated from their position.
The CFS is now seeking restitution for the misused funds and damages for the harm caused to the organization and its staff. The lawsuit also aims to hold the former executive director accountable for their actions and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The CFS has stated that their top priority is to ensure the well-being and safety of the children and families they serve. They are committed to maintaining transparency and accountability in their financial management and operations.
The former executive director has yet to respond to the lawsuit. The case is set to be heard in court in the coming months.
