Lansing Fire Chief Brian Sturdivant is no longer with the department, city officials confirmed on Friday.
It is unclear if Sturdivant resigned or was let go, or the reason for this move. The departure comes weeks after a Lansing firefighter filed a lawsuit against Sturdivant and the City of Lansing.
The lawsuit alleges Sturdivant violated the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act, when he allegedly asked and required the female firefighter to wear a bra while on duty. A spokesperson for the Lansing Mayor’s office said the City will not comment on the lawsuit. A phone message left for Sturdivant on Thursday seeking comment on the lawsuit was not returned. Another phone message for Sturdivant on Friday seeking comment on both the lawsuit and his departure from the fire department was not immediately returned…