BREAKING: Disgraced Former Key West City Attorney Sues City Over Firing

77-page filing by indicted ex-official Ron Ramsingh assigned to Judge Tim Koenig.

Former City Attorney Ron Ramsingh, who is facing felony indictments, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Key West in relation to his termination, court records show.

Ramsingh’s 77-page filing is listed in the docket of the Tim Koenig-assigned court in Monroe County and remains under redaction. Sources familiar with the case say Ramsingh seeks declaratory relief and may request the city reimburse his legal defense costs.

Background & Termination

On April 24, 2025, the Key West City Commission voted 4-3 to terminate Ramsingh without cause, rather than with cause, according to local media.

Because the termination was “without cause,” Ramsingh is eligible for a payout of approximately $221,000, roughly equivalent to one year’s salary, per city contract terms.

Earlier discussions noted a potential offer in which Ramsingh would resign and agree not to sue the city, in exchange for continued legal‐fee coverage by the city, but the commission ultimately rejected that arrangement.

Allegations & Indictments

Ramsingh, 51, and his brother, building official Rajindhar “Raj” Ramsingh, and code department director Jim Young were indicted by a Monroe County grand jury in April 2025 on charges including evidence tampering and official misconduct.

Together, the Bubba Bozo Trio faces more than 21 felonies regarding their conduct and abuse of office.

Prosecutors allege Ramsingh tampered with text messages and communications connected to the June 2024 termination of then City Manager Al Childress and that Raj Ramsingh falsified or altered building permits.

What’s Next

The full complaint is expected to be publicly available within the next 24 hours, and the case remains open. Key questions will include whether the city’s payout and acceptance of a “without cause” termination will influence Ramsingh’s litigation strategy, and whether the city will argue that the indictment‐related conduct qualifies as termination for cause under his contract.

This is an evolving story. Watch this space.