Plaintiff: GCC Knew & Lied
Summary
Mauricio Calderon, a former Grace Community Church employee, joins Julie Roy to discuss his lawsuit alleging the church lied about asbestos exposure and fired him for reporting it. Calderon recounts how he was pressured to work on a school renovation despite safety concerns, only to discover the material was hazardous after independent testing. He details the church’s dismissive response, the spiritual abuse he endured, and his belief that leadership protected itself over the well-being of workers and children.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Mauricio's conversion and the lawsuit against Grace Community Church
Context: Previous scandals, Han Cho's investigation, and spiritual abuse dynamics
Mauricio's background: From gang life to church staff and construction work
The Grace Academy project: Hiring internal crew to save costs on school renovation
Asbestos discovery: Workers warned of hazards but told to ignore them by supervisors
Escalation: Confronting leadership, HR inaction, and independent testing
Confirmation and betrayal: Positive test results and leadership's cover-up
Retaliation: Firing the workers and OSHA citations confirming negligence
Conclusion: Call for repentance, healing for survivors, and support for the podcast
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