Former arson investigator Crystal Eschert sued the city of Charlotte and won.
The city has racked up a bill for almost $2 million on the case so far and is now appealing, which means more tax dollars. Action 9 investigator Jason Stoogenke found out some city leaders said it's time to give up.
"It just gave me confirmation that I did the right thing," Eschert said about her victory in court.
The city spent $214,000 investigating her claims, $90,000 reviewing fire department policies and $432,000 on outside lawyers.
The city owes Eschert $464,000 in damages with interest and $628,000 in attorney fees.