Former Cabarrus County manager Sean Newton sues county over firing, severance dispute

Lawsuit claims commissioners terminated Newton “under the false pretense” of cause to avoid paying nearly $290,000 in severance and improperly withheld a closed-session recording.

Sean Newton served as county manager for several months last year. Photo courtesy of Cabarrus County.

Former Cabarrus County Manager Sean Newton has filed a lawsuit against Cabarrus County, alleging county commissioners wrongfully terminated him last year to avoid paying him nearly $290,000 in severance required under his employment contract.