
Releases
Vallejo Settles Retaliation Lawsuit with Fire Captain for $5 Million
A Solano County jury found the City of Vallejo unlawfully retaliated against Fire Captain Melisse Leitzke after she reported gender discrimination within the fire department. The verdict arrived July 31, 2026, prompting a $5 million settlement that halted the case just before it could proceed to the scheduled damages phase.






















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