The union representing thousands of Los Angeles police officers is suing L.A. City Controller, Kenneth Mejia, alleging breach of contract.
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Last August, the city of Los Angeles agreed to give its police officers 20% in pay raises over the next four years. Last month, the first 6% pay raise was rolled out, but the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) says some things were missing from their union members' checks - and they're blaming Mejia.
Tom Saggau is with the LAPPL, and he told KNX News' Craig Fiegener, "They got the pay raise, but they did not get all of the bonuses and incentive pay that were contractually bound to receive, and they did not receive the back pay," which prompted the union's suit to 'compel the controller to do what he should be doing.'
The controller's office has blamed a glitching new payroll system for the confusion but according to Saggau, "It's a blunder that somebody needs to be held accountable. And the last time I looked, the buck stops on the controller's desk."
Mejia will likely be summoned to explain the pay delay to an oversight committee hearing scheduled for December 5.
KNX News has contacted Kenneth Mejia for comment but has yet to hear back.
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