Melissa Moorman, a former clerk at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), has filed a lawsuit claiming she was wrongfully terminated after exposing a scheme where co-workers allegedly sold driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Moorman worked at the KYTC Department of Vehicle Regulation from October 2022 until her dismissal in January 2025. She discovered the fraudulent activity in fall 2024 when she was invited to join the scheme.
Moorman reported the illegal activity to her supervisor, prompting a federal investigation. However, she later found out that her login credentials were used to issue the licenses when she was not at work. Despite her efforts to report the misconduct, Moorman was terminated, while her supervisor retained his position. Moorman’s attorney, Garry Adams, told Fox News that the scheme endangered public safety and that Moorman should have been commended, not fired.
The fraudulent operation reportedly involved selling licenses for $200 each, occurring four to five times daily over two years at multiple branches across Kentucky. The KYTC sent letters to over 1,500 recipients, warning them of license irregularities.
In response to the scandal, Kentucky lawmakers, including Senate Transportation Chair Jimmy Higdon, have called for an extensive investigation. Moorman is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, and reinstatement of her position at KYTC.
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