The former CFO of Indian River State College has filed suit against the school, its president and the Board of Trustees.
Marvin Pyles alleges retaliation for being a whistleblower, as well as breach of contract and defamation.
In the lawsuit, are text messages that Pyles says show top leadership acknowledging fraud and financial mismanagement. He’s seeking damages exceeding $50,000 per count, along with reinstatement, back pay and a jury trial.
Pyles claims he repeatedly raised concerns about fraud, gross mismanagement and the misuse of taxpayer and donor funds.
The lawsuit alleges those disclosures led to his termination.