Former Metrolink COO Sues Over Safety Failures | Los Angeles News

A former Metrolink COO is suing the agency, claiming he was fired for speaking out about deadly safety failures — including equipment malfunctions, stranded passengers, and the use of used parts — that he says caused crashes and heat-related emergencies. He alleges budget cuts and retaliation led to his termination without warning, and now seeks reinstatement, compensation, and a jury trial to hold the agency accountable for endangering lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-15/fired-metrolink-executive-claims-rail-service-endangered-passengers-with-unsafe-equipment More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1552333ce82f7155 Report issues to [email protected]. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews