Volkswage worker states he was fired after reporting data deletion

Daniel Donovan, former IT employee for Volkswagen in Michigan, declares the firm fired him for attempting to blow the whistle about supposed removal of emissions scandal information. He has actually now submitted a suit against the company for wrongful termination and breaking the Michigan Whistleblowers’ Security Act.

On September 18, the exact same day the EPA submitted an infraction notification against Volkwagen’s diesels, the firm was expected to stop erasing information. Donovan declares that it continued getting rid of info through September 21. He informed his manager and supposedly chose not to participate. Donovan declares the automaker later on fired him from issues he may report the scenario to outside authorities.

Volkswagen of America is combating his claims. “The conditions of Mr. Donovan’s departure were unassociated to the diesel emissions problem. Our company believe his claim of wrongful termination lacks merit.”