ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A former fire chief in St. Johns County has won a lawsuit against the county, where he alleges his contract was breached.

Scott Bullard submitted his resignation letter on Oct. 4, 2023, where he says his resignation was "recommended by the county administration." He was also unable to return to his previous position.

"I am forced to resign from this position, having done nothing to cause detriment to the fire department of the county," Bullard wrote.

Bullard later filed a lawsuit against the county.

Over two years later, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, a jury ruled in favor of Bullard. The jury answered yes to the following questions:

Did Mr. Bullard prove by the greater weight of the evidence that St. Johns County breached the Collective Bargaining Agreement by fail

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