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Lawyer Sues Denver for Retaliation Over Land Swap Warning

3/19/2026

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Everett Martinez, a senior lawyer at Denver International Airport, filed a federal lawsuit against the city and its officials, alleging retaliation for warning about a potentially illegal land swap involving the Park Hill Golf Course.
Martinez claims City Attorney Miko Brown pressured him to alter his legal position and issued threats.
The city denies the allegations, describing the lawsuit as "40 pages of horses*** from a disgruntled employee."
Martinez asserts he has substantial documentation to support his claims, and the case will proceed in federal court.

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Everett Martinez, a senior lawyer at Denver International Airport, filed a federal lawsuit against the city and its officials, alleging retaliation for warning about a potentially illegal land swap involving the Park Hill Golf Course.
Martinez claims City Attorney Miko Brown pressured him to alter his legal position and issued threats.
The city denies the allegations, describing the lawsuit as "40 pages of horses*** from a disgruntled employee."
Martinez asserts he has substantial documentation to support his claims, and the case will proceed in federal court.