Case Against Former Princeton Police Chief Continues: Report

PRINCETON, NJ — Several current and former Princeton officials have reportedly been deposed in a lawsuit filed against former Princeton Police Chief David Dudeck. The lawsuit, which dates back to 2013, alleges a pattern of discrimination, harassment and inappropriate workplace behavior.

The police union initially agreed to drop all claims in exchange for Dudeck’s retirement, and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office agreed not to investigate. The initial agreement said Dudeck couldn’t sue Princeton and vice versa.

However, the agreement didn’t prohibit individuals from filing a lawsuit. Sharon Papp, Steven Riccitello, David Chitren, Carol Raymond, Christopher Donnelly, Michael Bender and Christopher Quaste did just that in 2013.

They filed a lawsuit requesting a trial by jury, and seek compensatory damages (for emotional distress, pain and suffering, lost promotion, employment, wages and benefits) punitive damages and attorneys fees and costs.

In recent weeks, depositions have begun, Planet Princeton reports. Princeton’s insurance carrier is handling the case.

The attached image of David Dudeck is a Patch file photo