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Briefing: Reserve Deputy Sues VW After A Gun In His Car Got Him Fired From Chattanooga Plant
Strategic angle: A Hamilton County deputy claims VW violated state gun laws by terminating him over a weapon found in a parking lot.
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Updated 16 days ago
On March 27, 2026, a Hamilton County deputy was terminated from his position at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant after a firearm was discovered in his vehicle.
The deputy claims that Volkswagen's actions violated state gun laws, raising questions about the company's policies regarding firearms on its premises.
This lawsuit could have implications for workplace firearm policies and employer liability in similar cases, particularly in states with permissive gun laws.