Former Greensboro employee Shannon Stevens sued the city, alleging wrongful firing after following orders from former City Attorney Chuck Watts, who directed her to use city resources for his clients.

Shannon Stevens, a former Greensboro city employee, has sued the city, claiming she was wrongfully fired in late July after using city resources to assist former City Attorney Chuck Watts and his clients, stating she followed direct orders and was denied a fair appeal due to withheld records. The city acknowledged Watts directed the tasks but maintained Stevens should have questioned them, citing public trust. She was one of two employees let go from the office that summer; the other resigned. City officials have not responded publicly.