The Riverside Police Department is facing a discrimination lawsuit after planning to fire three officers over disabled veteran license plates on their personal vehicles. All three officers are military veterans with a 100% disability rating from the VA. The department claims the officers made false statements to obtain the special plates, though attorneys dispute this characterization.

Attorney Michael McNicholas represents the officers and argues the VA rating system is being misunderstood. He notes that 100% disability under VA guidelines doesn't necessarily mean the officers are disabled for employment purposes under California law. The department's decision to terminate came last week, following an unsuccessful attempt by McNicholas to negotiate a settlement with city officials.

The controversy centers on whether having disabled veteran plates constitutes a false claim about physical limitations. The officers haven't requested workplace accommodations, which the department is using to support its position. McNicholas maintains the VA rating process is legitimate and that the officers haven't misrepresented their status. The Riverside Police Department has declined to comment on the personnel matter, citing confidentiality policies.