JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former volunteer dog walker for Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services settled with the city for a $75,000 price tag after dropping her lawsuit over a violation of her First Amendment rights.
The 36-page federal lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville was filed after Alison Franciscus was kicked out of the volunteer program.
In the fall of 2023, Franciscus posted pictures on social media to bring attention to the shelter’s conditions. She also spoke with news media about the questionable conditions…