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SANDAG to pay whistleblower $1.7M in lawyer fees

SANDAG to pay whistleblower $1.7M in lawyer fees

KPBS Midday Edition · KPBS

February 9, 20268m 30s

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Show Notes

In November, a whistleblower within the San Diego Association of Governments — or SANDAG — was awarded millions of dollars after being fired in 2023.


Lauren Warrem was a former finance official who raised questions about flaws in SANDAG's toll collection system. Now, SANDAG is being ordered to pay Warrem's attorneys more than $1.7 million.


We break down the latest in the toll collection saga and what it means for SANDAG moving forward.


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