Former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass, alleging defamation, retaliation, and unlawful actions following her dismissal after the city’s wildfire disasters, claiming her career was unjustly destroyed for speaking out about underfunding and staffing issues.
Kristin Crowley, the former LA Fire Chief, filed a legal claim accusing Mayor Karen Bass and city leaders of retaliation after her removal from the position, which she claims was due to her public criticism of the city's handling of wildfires and underfunding of the fire department. Crowley seeks an apology and damages, asserting her dismissal was politically motivated amid ongoing disputes over fire response and resource allocation.