Whistleblower Sues Northrop Grumman

CINCINNATI (CN) - A lead inspector claims Northrop Grumman fired her for refusing to approve parts that did not meet specifications for government contracts. Rhonda Tracy, who worked for Northrop for more than 10 years, says in Federal Court that her bosses tried to force her to approve non-conforming parts, tried to bypass her inspections, and cited her for "insubordination" after she followed orders and wrote up a truthful report citing Northrop's failures to comply with government standards.

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