Consumer Law
Lawsuit Filed Against Mayor in New Jersey for Retaliation Against Public Works Director
Belleville’s construction official and zoning officer has filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging Mayor Michael Melham lied to the state Attorney General’s office, sparking an unnecessary investigation.
Frank DeLorenzo, 61, claims the mayor has been retaliating against him since the fall of 2018, when DeLorenzo denied the mayor’s application for a building permit that allegedly violated township codes.
“Melham expressed his displeasure with plaintiff with respect to said denial and even sought and obtained the involvement of the (township) attorney,” states the suit filed last month in Superior Court of Essex County.
